© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Bandon County Cork Siege Coinage ND
| Copper | 0.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bandon, County Cork |
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1645-1647 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Size | 9 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#334505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three castles encircled by pellets.
Comment
Struck at an emergency mint in Bandon, County Cork.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandon,_County_Cork.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - Bandon (County Cork) (Siege Coinage) ND (1645-1647) coin from Ireland is that it was produced during a time of great turmoil and scarcity. The coin was minted during the English Civil War, which led to a shortage of coinage and the need for alternative forms of currency. As a result, a variety of unusual materials were used to produce coins, including copper, which was not commonly used for coinage at the time. This coin's unique composition and historical context make it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
