© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 10c ND
| Copper | 0.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1631 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Size | 17 × 16 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle-headed harp, 6 strings, 9 jewels on crown. Privymark 9 at end of legend, but aligned upright and not with legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB: REX
Comment
Everson Type 10c 119; BMC 280. The patent for Richmond farthing tokens was held by Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond & Lennox.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Ireland, featuring Charles I (Richmond issue; type 10c), is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued between 1625 and 1631, a period when Ireland was experiencing significant inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used denomination among the Irish people, and its design has become an iconic symbol of Irish numismatics.
