England Farthing - Essex, 1653
Braintree / W. Martin
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
English Trade Tokens
(1648 – 72)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
Farthing - Essex
Year
1653
Ruler
Commonwealth
(1649–1660)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.84
Diameter (mm)
16.05
Thickness (mm)
0.73
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Farthing - Essex from England. Issued in 1653. Struck in Copper. Measures 16.05 mm and weighs 0.84 g.
- Obverse
- Two tobacco pipes crossed, legend around.
- Reverse
- WM within inner circle , legend around.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1653) | — |
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