Summary
A copper pattern for a coin; Denomination: Farthing
Tower Mint while under the control of Parliament
Commonwealth of England (1649-1660)
Obverse Description
At centre within a rope circle three pillars surmounted by a cross, an Irish harp and a thistle united by a cord entwining them; below, . R .; around, THVS VNITED INVINCIBLE
Reverse Description
At centre within a rope circle a three-masted ship sailing to left; around, AND GOD DIRECT OVR CORSE
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1649-1660 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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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), 3.874 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2738 Pages
