1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue, type 1b

€328,945.00
IssuerEngland
Year1625
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.7 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3182, KM#78.1
Obverse descriptionTwo sceptres through a single-arch crown, privy mark and legend around with colon stops.  Note: 9 jewels on band of crown
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 or 6-string harp below single-arch crown, legend around with colon stops.  Note: 9 jewels on band of crown
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRA: ET HIB: REX
(Translation: France and Ireland [King of])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1625)  - pm. Dagger with BRI: -
ND (1625)  - pm. Mascle with BRIT -
ND (1625)  - pm. Mascle with BRIT: -
Catalog ID7291651110
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