England 1 Farthing - James I, 1616

Lennox issue; type 1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1616
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Roller milled
Weight (g) 0.54
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from England. Issued in 1616. Struck in Copper. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.54 g.

Obverse
Crown with 5 jewels over sceptres, legend around, starting 12 o'clock, no privy mark. (James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse
Crowned eagle-headed harp with 6 or 7 strings, legend around, privy mark at 11 o'clock. (France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1616)  — pm. Bell, die axis 6h, 7 strings
ND (1616)  — pm. Tower, die axis 12h, 6 strings

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