1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue, type 3

€326,060.00
IssuerEngland
Year1616-1623
TypeToken
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight0.6 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2679, KM#51
Obverse descriptionCrown over sceptres centrally with legend around. 5 jewels on crown, mintmark at 12 o`clock.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringObv. 1: IACO:D:G:MAG:BRIT: Obv. 2: IACO:D:G:MAG:BRI: Obv. 3: IACO:D:G:MAG:BRIT
(Translation: James by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned eagle-headed harp centrally with legend around. 5 jewels on crown, no mintmark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRev. 1: FRA:ET HIB:REX· Rev. 2: FRA:ET.HIB:REX·
(Translation: France and Ireland (continuation of obverse legend))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1616-1623)  - -
Catalog ID1084382160
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