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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 1b ND
1625 year| Copper | 0.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle-headed, 5 or 6-string harp below single-arch crown, legend around with colon stops.
Note: 9 jewels on band of crown
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB: REX
Unabridged legend: Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: France and Ireland [King of]
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Richmond farthing type 1b.Everson Richmond Type 1b; Peck Richmond Type 1a.
The distinguishing feature of Type 1 is that CARO (for Charles I) has been carved over IACO (for James I), resulting in a larger, misshapen C and R. Type 1b is based on the Lennox Type 4 with 9 jewels on the band of the crown on both sides.
There are 3 obverse legends, which differ by the spelling and punctuation of the last word:
1) BRIT:
2) BRIT
3) BRI:
In 1623, towards the end of the reign of James I, 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 and Lennox, who had as partner in it, Sir Francis Crane. This patent was confirmed to them on 30th May, 1625, by Charles I upon his accession. Thus, the first ‘farthing’ issues of Charles I are consequently called Richmonds.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing - Charles I (Richmond issue; type 1b) ND (1625) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper weighing 0.7 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was minted in 1625, during the reign of King Charles I, when the country was facing a severe shortage of small change, which was essential for everyday transactions. To address this issue, the government issued a series of copper tokens, including the 1 Farthing coin, which was worth one-quarter of a penny. Despite its small value, the coin played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce during a challenging period in English history.
