1 Farthing - Mark Newby

Issuer New Jersey (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial))
Year 1663-1672
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound
Composition Gold
Weight
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PCGS#45374
Obverse description Crowned robed figure of King David playing Harp, crown above with a drop of brass on to it (of dropped on the photographed example)
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FLOREAT REX
(Translation: MAY THE KING FLOURISH)
Reverse description St. Patrick holding a transverse patriarchal cross, his right hand open, church in the distance right, snakes and reptiles fleeing before him left
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering QVIESTCAT PLEBS
(Translation: MAY THE PEOPLE BE CALM)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage ND (1663-1672) - Forgery (plain edge) - 1
ND (1663-1672) - Authentic (reeded edge) - 1
Numisquare ID 8443717150
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