England 1 Farthing - Charles I, 1625

Richmond issue; type 1b

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1625
Ruler Charles I (1625–1649)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.7
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from England. Issued in 1625. Struck in Copper. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.7 g.

Obverse
Two sceptres through a single-arch crown, privy mark and legend around with colon stops. Note: 9 jewels on band of crown (Charles by the Grace of God [King of] Great Britain)
Reverse
Eagle-headed, 5 or 6-string harp below single-arch crown, legend around with colon stops. Note: 9 jewels on band of crown (France and Ireland [King of])

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1625)  — pm. Dagger with BRI: 67%
ND (1625)  — pm. Mascle with BRIT 50%
ND (1625)  — pm. Mascle with BRIT: 33%

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