Date:1625 - 1649 (c.)
Description:
Coin from Tysoe - English copper 'rose farthing', c.1625-1649
Diameter 13mm
The obverse features a doubled-arched crown over two crossed sceptres which break into the outer circle. The outer circle bears an inscription that is barely legible on this example, but reads 'CAROLUS D:G: MAG: BRIT'. The reverse features a rose with a crown above and the inscription 'FRA ET HIB REX'. The inscriptions on the obverse and reverse should be read as one meaning 'Charles I By the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland'.
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Coin from Tysoe - English copper 'rose farthing', c.1625-1649 Diameter 13mm The obverse features a doubled-arched ...
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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.16 (66/17104)
Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
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