England 1 Farthing - James I, 1613

Harington issue; type 1a

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1613
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.4
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from England. Issued in 1613. Struck in Copper. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.4 g.

Obverse
Crown over sceptres centrally with legend around, privy mark on cushion of crown. (James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse
Crowned harp centrally with legend around, fret/Harington Knot at start of legend. (France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1613) 

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