1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, mules of types 1 and 2 or 3

€355,774.00
IssuerEngland
Year1636
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (with brass wedge)
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Roller milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3201, Sp#3202, Sp#3203, KM#175, KM#176, KM#177
Obverse descriptionLarge Type 1 double-arched crown with sceptres inside circle; privy mark at 12 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering(.)CAROLVS(.) D! G! MAG! BRIT(!)
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God (king) of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionSmall, boxy, double-arched crown (Type 2) or large double-arched crown with pointed sides and 5 square jewels (Type 3); double rose; privy mark at end of legend followed by a stop.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering(.)FRAN! ET. HIB! REX.
(Translation: King of France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1636)  - Type 1/2 mule -
ND (1636)  - Type 1/3 mule -
Catalog ID6644642210
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