New Jersey 1 Farthing - Mark Newby, 1663 – 1672
Information
Country
New Jersey
New Jersey
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1663 – 1672
Ruler
Colonial period
(1607–1776)
Composition
Copper (with brass drop on crown)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.77
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from New Jersey. Issued from 1663 to 1672. Struck in Copper (with brass drop on crown). Measures 25 mm and weighs 5.77 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned robed figure of King David playing Harp, crown above with a drop of brass on to it (of dropped on the photographed example) (May the King flourish.)
- Reverse
- St. Patrick holding a transverse patriarchal cross, his right hand open, church in the distance right, snakes and reptiles fleeing before him left (May the People be calm.)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1663-1672) | — |
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