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Pattern Coin - Farthing, Charles II, Great Britain, 1662
Reg. No: NU 572
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- Summary:
- Pattern copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
King Charles II (1660-1685)
The ship on the reverse was the Sovereign of the Seas, the largest ship in existance at the time. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 22 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 6.320 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | pattern strikes |
| Series: | England |
| DateEra: | 1662 AD |
| Denomination: | Farthing |
| Obverse Description: | Forming a cross, a crowned rose, thistle, lis and harp; around, CAROLVS A CAROLO (lion passant) |
| Reverse Description: | Three masted ship, the Sovereign of the Seas, sailing to left; around, QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO (translation: I claim the four seas) |
| Edge Description: | In raised letters, MONETAE INSTAVRATOR + 1662 + (translation:Initiator of the coinage) |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King Charles II, England, Great Britain |
| 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 |
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