1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, type 1

€359,076.00
IssuerEngland
Year1636
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (with brass wedge)
Weight1.0 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Roller milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3201, KM#175
Obverse descriptionLarge Type 1 double-arched crown with sceptres inside circle; privy mark at 12 o`clock (if present).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS. D! G! MA(G)! BRIT(!)
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God (king) of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionLarge double rose with crown; 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)  - Lis on both sides -
ND (1636)  - Lis on obverse only -
ND (1636)  - Lis on obverse only; larger designs -
ND (1636)  - Lis on obverse, martlet on reverse -
ND (1636)  - Lis on reverse only -
Catalog ID8162341740
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