1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, mules of types 4a and 4b

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1639-1643
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (with brass wedge)
Weight0.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3205/6
Obverse descriptionCrown over sceptres within inner circle, first half of royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringType 4a: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI Type 4b: CAROLV DG MA BRI
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Tudor rose, one layer of petals, remainder of royal title around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringType 4b: FRA ET HI REX Type 4a: FRAN ET HIB REX
(Translation: France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1639-1643)  - 4a/4b mule -
ND (1639-1643)  - 4b/4a mule -
ND (1639-1643)  - Irregular legend variant -
Catalog ID8000966150
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