Coin
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1675
Materials
Copper
Measurements
23 mm (Diameter); 5.86 g (Weight)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156168
Summary
Coin. A British Charles II farthing copper coin. The obverse shows the bust of Charles II facing left wearing a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription CAROLUS.A.CAROLO. The reverse shows Britannia seated facing left, dated 1675 below, surrounded by the inscription BRITANNIA.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, manufacturer