1 Farthing - James I Harington issue, type 1a

€302,489.00
IssuerEngland
Year1613
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.4 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2674, KM#49, BMC Eng#29
Obverse descriptionCrown over sceptres centrally with legend around, privy mark on cushion of crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACO D *G. MAG BRIT B
(Translation: James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned harp centrally with legend around, fret/Harington Knot at start of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering# FRA. ET. HIB. REX
(Translation: France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1613)  - -
Catalog ID5724407010
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