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1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue, type 8

Issuer Ireland
Year 1625-1631
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Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
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Obverse description A royal crown occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with fleurs-de-lis and cross pattée finials above a jewelled band and arched base supported by two uprights. The crown is depicted without a supporting device beneath it other than the base supports. A beaded inner border frames the design, while the Latin legend encircles the periphery, reading CARO: D: G: MAG: BRI, abbreviating the royal titles of Charles I, King of Great Britain.
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Reverse description The central field displays the Irish harp surmounted by a royal crown with fleurs-de-lis finials, the harp rendered with characteristic curved forepillar and multiple strings. A beaded inner border surrounds the central device. The peripheral Latin legend reads FRA: ET HIB: REX, completing the royal title as King of France and Ireland, with the inscription divided around the crowned harp device.
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