© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 8 ND
| Copper | 0.45 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 | 0.45 g |
| Size | 16 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle-headed harp with 6 strings. 9 jewels on crown. No privy mark
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB: REX. or FRA: ET HIB: REX
Translation: France and Ireland [King]
Comment
Everson Type 8; Peck Type 4b. The patent for Richmond farthing tokens was held by Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond & Lennox.Minted at the Token House in London for use in Ireland at the same time as the English Richmond Type 2. The Irish farthings are oval and the obverse legend starts at 7 o'clock (with CARO). The English farthings are round and the obverse legend starts at 1 o'clock.
The die axis (180°), number of harp strings, number of jewels on the crowns and legend punctuation are indications of a genuine token.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Ireland, featuring Charles I (Richmond issue; type 8), is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued between 1625 and 1631, a period marked by the Irish Rebellion of 1641, which led to the English Civil War and ultimately, the execution of Charles I in 1649. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation and is now a highly sought-after collector's item.
