England 1 Farthing - Charles I, 1636

Rose issue; type 1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Farthing
Year 1636
Ruler Charles I (1625–1649)
Composition Copper (with brass wedge)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Roller milled
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Farthing from England. Issued in 1636. Struck in Copper (with brass wedge). Measures 14 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Large Type 1 double-arched crown with sceptres inside circle; privy mark at 12 o'clock (if present). (Charles by the Grace of God (king) of Great Britain)
Reverse
Large double rose with crown; privy mark at end of legend followed by a stop. (King of France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1636)  — Lis on both sides
ND (1636)  — Lis on obverse only
ND (1636)  — Lis on obverse only; larger designs
ND (1636)  — Lis on obverse, martlet on reverse
ND (1636)  — Lis on reverse only

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