© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 9 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 | 17 × 15 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#347138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle-headed harp, 6 strings, 9 jewels on crown. Privymark (millrind or martlet) at end of legend (reverse only)
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB(:) REX (.)
Comment
Everson Type 9; Peck Type 4b. The patent for Richmond farthing tokens was held by Frances Stewart, Duchess of Richmond & Lennox.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 punctuation:
1) CARO: D: G: MAG: BRI:
2) CARO: D: G: MAG: BRI
3) CARO: D: G MAG: BRI
There are 2 reverse legends, which differ by the punctuation:
1) FRA: ET HIB REX with stop (.) after privy mark
2) FRA: ET HIB: REX
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 (0°), 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 - Charles I (Richmond issue; type 9) ND (1625-1631) from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Ireland. The coin was issued during the reign of Charles I, who was facing opposition from the Irish Parliament and struggled to maintain control over the country. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item.
