1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue, mules of types 4a and 4b

Issuer England
Year 1639-1643
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper (with brass wedge)
Weight 0.9 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3205/6
Obverse description Crown over sceptres within inner circle, first half of royal title around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Type 4a: CAROLVS DG MAG BRI Type 4b: CAROLV DG MA BRI
(Translation: Charles by the Grace of God [King] of Great Britain)
Reverse description Crowned Tudor rose, one layer of petals, remainder of royal title around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Type 4b: FRA ET HI REX Type 4a: FRAN ET HIB REX
(Translation: France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1639-1643) - 4a/4b mule -
ND (1639-1643) - 4b/4a mule -
ND (1639-1643) - Irregular legend variant -
Numisquare ID 8000966150
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