England 1 Farthing - Charles I, 1625

Richmond issue; type 1a

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 Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Roller milled
Weight (g) 0.39
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from England. Issued in 1625. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.39 g.

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1625)  — pm. Coronet
ND (1625)  — pm. Crescent with Mullet

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