Catalog
1 Farthing - Charles I Maltravers issue, type 4
| Issuer | Ireland |
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| Year | 1634-1636 |
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| Technique | Roller milled |
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| Obverse description | Crossed sceptres surmounted by a royal crown occupy the central field, with the handles of the sceptres flanked by a large lis privy mark. A circular Latin legend encircles the design, commencing at approximately the seven o'clock position. The overall design is characteristic of the roller-milled Maltravers patent farthing coinage issued under royal licence during the reign of Charles I. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROLVS. D! G! MAG! BRI: or CAROLVS. D! G! MAG! BRI. or CAROLVS. D! G! MAG! BRI (Translation: Charles by the grace of God [King of] Great Britain) |
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| Reverse lettering | FRAN! ET. HIB! REX. (Translation: France and Ireland [King]) |
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