1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, type 3

€42,107.00
IssuerEngland
Year1636-1643
TypeEmergency coinage › Merchant tokens
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#3203, KM#175
Obverse descriptionCrown over sceptres within inner circle, first half of royal title around.  Note: double arched crown with pointed sides, sceptres almost to outer circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS D:G MAG: BRI(T)
(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: France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1636-1643)  - mm. Crescent -
ND (1636-1643)  - mm. Cross Pattée -
ND (1636-1643)  - mm. Lis -
ND (1636-1643)  - mm. Mullet -
Catalog ID2398540260
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