1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, type 2

€340,623.00
IssuerEngland
Year1636
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper (with brass wedge)
Weight0.8 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3202, KM#175
Obverse descriptionSimilar to type 1 but small crown with sceptres just over inner circle. Privy mark lis on obv. only or both sides.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS· D! G! MAG! BRIT!
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Tudor rose, two layers of petals, remainder of royal title around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRAN! ET· HIB: REX·
(Translation: King of France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1636)  - CAR at 10 o`clock (no pm) -
ND (1636)  - CARO at 10 o`clock (no pm) -
ND (1636)  - pm. Lis (both sides) -
ND (1636)  - pm. Lis (obverse only) -
Catalog ID7421924170
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