England 1 Farthing - James I, 1616 – 1623
Lennox issue; type 3
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1616 – 1623
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.6
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from England. Issued from 1616 to 1623. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.6 g.
- Obverse
- Crown over sceptres centrally with legend around. 5 jewels on crown, mintmark at 12 o'clock. (James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
- Reverse
- Crowned eagle-headed harp centrally with legend around. 5 jewels on crown, no mintmark. (France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1616-1623) | — |
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