England 1 Farthing - Charles I, 1636 – 1643
Rose issue; type 4b
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1636 – 1643
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Copper (with brass wedge)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.9
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from England. Issued from 1636 to 1643. Struck in Copper (with brass wedge). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.9 g.
- Obverse
- Crown over sceptres within inner circle, mintmark at 12 o'clock, first half of royal title around. Note: single arched crown, short legend (Charles by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
- Reverse
- Crowned Tudor rose, one layer of petals, mintmark at 11 o'clock, remainder of royal title around. Note: single arched crown, short legend (France and Ireland)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1636-1643) | — | € 16,00 | € 29,00 | mm. Crescent | 60% | |
| ND (1636-1643) | — | — | — | mm. Mullet | 6% | |
| ND (1636-1643) | — | — | — | Sp#3206A; Counterfeit, Crescent mark | 6% |
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