1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, type 5

€302,480.00
IssuerEngland
Year1643-1644
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3207, KM#177
Obverse descriptionSingle-arched crown with crossed sceptres below. Sceptres have bosses on handles. Privy mark mullet at 12 o`clock, legend around.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLV. D: G. MAG: BR
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionSingle rose, legend around, privy mark mullet at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRA: ET: HIB: REX.
(Translation: France and Ireland, King (continuation of obverse legend))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1643-1644)  - Type 5a (bosses on sceptre handles). London Token House -
ND (1643-1644)  - Type 5b (no bosses on sceptre handles). London Token House -
Catalog ID7921163510
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