England 1 Farthing - Charles I, 1631 – 1632
Richmond issue; type 3
Information
Country
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1631 – 1632
Ruler
Charles I
(1625–1649)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Roller milled
Weight (g)
0.49
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from England. Issued from 1631 to 1632. Struck in Copper. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.49 g.
- Obverse
- Two sceptres through a single-arch crown, 8 or 9 jewels on band of crown, legend around. Note: apostrophe stops (Charles by the grace of God of Great Britain)
- Reverse
- Eagle-headed, 5-string harp below single-arch crown, 9 jewels on band of crown, legend around. Note: apostrophe stops (France and Ireland, King (continuation of obverse legend))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1631-1632) | — | pm. lion rampant | ||
| ND (1631-1632) | — | pm. trefoil |
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