A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Initial marks: illegible. Rose Type 1, 1636-1644. Tower mint (North 1991: 165, refs: 2287-2289).<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>Obverse: [CAROLVS D G MAG BRIT]; Double arched crown with sceptres in saltire through it.</p>
<p>Reverse: [FRAN ET HIB REX]; Double rose surmounted by a double arched crown.</p>
<p>Diameter: 13.0mm. Weight: 0.62g. DA=12:6.</p>
<p>North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink &amp; Son, London.</p>
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