© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; mule of types 4 and 3 ND
1632 year| Copper | 0.58 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1632 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#358299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle-headed, hook-fronted harp with 5 strings, crown with 9 jewels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA! ET HIB! REX.
Unabridged legend: Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of France and Ireland
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), copper 'patent' farthings produced under license by the Duke of Richmond (1625-34).Everson Type 4/3 mule (Type 4 109e, Type 3 107b). BMC 197
During the reign of King Charles I (1625–1649), farthings continued to be produced under the king’s licence. Towards the end of the reign of James I, in 1623 Ludovic, Duke of Lennox acquired the additional title of the Duke of Richmond, but died a few months later without an heir. The farthing patent passed to his widow, Frances Stewart, Dowager Duchess of Richmond & Lennox – who had as partner in it, Sir Francis Crane. This patent was confirmed to them on the 30th of May, 1625, by Charles I upon his accession. Thus, the first ‘farthing’ issues of Charles I are consequently called Richmonds.
For more information on Richmond farthings, please visit The Old Currency Exchange.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing - Charles I (Richmond issue; mule of types 4 and 3) ND (1632) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 0.58 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was minted in 1632, during the reign of King Charles I, and was part of a series of emergency issues that were created to address a severe shortage of small change in circulation. The coin's unusual design, featuring a mule of types 4 and 3, was likely a result of the hasty production process and the need to create new coins quickly. Despite its unusual appearance, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
