1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue, type 1a

€358,575.00
IssuerEngland
Year1625
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.39 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Roller milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3181, KM#78.1
Obverse descriptionTwo sceptres through a single-arch crown with 5 jewels, privy mark and legend around with colon stops.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARO: (over IACO) D: G: MAG: BRI(T:)
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God [King of] Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionEagle-headed, 5-string harp below single-arch crown with 9 jewels, legend around with colon stops.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRA: ET(.) HIB: REX
(Translation: King of France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1625)  - pm. Coronet -
ND (1625)  - pm. Crescent with Mullet -
Catalog ID9074903150
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