1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue, Transitional Type

€1.00
IssuerEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1634
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.31 g
Dimensions16.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3196
Obverse descriptionLegend around wide crown in the style of the Maltravers tokens. Privy mark at 12 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARO! D! G! MAG! BRI!
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God, Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionLegend around crowned, eagle-headed harp with 6 strings.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(.)FRA! ET. HIB! REX.
(Translation: France and Scotland, King)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1634)  - Harp (Everson 123) -
ND (1634)  - Quatrefoil, pierced (Everson 124) -
Catalog ID6130174140
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