1 Farthing - James I Harington issue, type 1b

€302,493.00
IssuerEngland
Year1613-1614
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.3 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2675, KM#49, BMC Eng#45
Obverse descriptionCrown over sceptres centrally with legend around, privy mark is central jewel on crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACO D*G. MAG BRIT or IACO D.G. MAG BRIT
(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 (1613-1614)  - -
Catalog ID2640810880
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