Farthing - London Wapping / I. Waters

€366,481.00
IssuerEngland
Year1648-1672
TypeToken
ValueFarthing = 1/4 Penny (1⁄960)
CurrencyEnglish Trade Tokens (1648-72)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.1 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B-W#1995
Obverse description3 sugar-loaves joined with legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering*IA.WATERS.CHANDLER
(Translation: James Waters, Chandler)
Reverse descriptionIssuers` initials in twisted-wire inner circle; legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI.E.W. *AT.WAPIN.NEW.CRANE
(Translation: I.W. and E.W. at Wapping New Crane)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1648-1672)  - -
Catalog ID6439927020
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