1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue, type 1

€356,385.00
IssuerEngland
Year1616
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.54 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Roller milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2677
Obverse descriptionCrown with 5 jewels over sceptres, legend around, starting 12 o`clock, no privy mark.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACO: D: G: MAG: BRIT:
(Translation: James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned eagle-headed harp with 6 or 7 strings, legend around, privy mark at 11 o`clock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFRA: ET(.) HIB: REX.
(Translation: France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1616)  - pm. Bell, die axis 6h, 7 strings -
ND (1616)  - pm. Tower, die axis 12h, 6 strings -
Catalog ID3249715890
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