Artefact
Artefact
Media/Materials
Measurement Reading
Physical Description
Reverse shows equestrian figure wearing a crown holding a sword. Text reads "CAROLUS D. MAG. BRIT: FRA: ET: HIBER"
Reverse reads "RELIG. FROT. LEO / ANG: LIBER: PAR / 1643".
Rim shows seam of red material, possibly holding the two sides of the coin together.
Classification
Media/Materials Notes
Thin layer of silver obscuring a copper core
Last Update
14 Oct 2025
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