Summary
Pattern copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
Obverse Description
At centre, double arched crown; around, (cinquefoil) CAROLVS II G BR FR ET HI REX
Reverse Description
At centre, four interlinked Cs forming a cross; around, (cinquefoil) TERRAS CHARITAS RE[VIS]IT
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1660-1685
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at this time and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.212 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 470 Pages
