1 Farthing - Charles II

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1684-1685
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight5.6 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) Sp#3395, KM#436.2
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of King Charles II facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·A· CAROLO
(Translation: Charles son of Charles)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA ·
EdgeIncuse date
Mint
Mintage1684  - -
1685  - -
Catalog ID7224716200
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