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1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue; mule of types 3 and 4 ND
| Copper | 0.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1638-1639 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#38385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Crowned Tudor rose, one layer of petals, remainder of royal title around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRAN : ET · HIB · REX
or
FRA : ET · HIB · REX
Unabridged legend: Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: France and Ireland
Comment
Obverse/reverse die combinations based on Everson types:3/4a Double-arched crown on obverse; single rose and FRAN on reverse. Mintmarks: lis/mullet, mullet/mullet, mullet/crescent, mullet/none, crescent/crescent.
3/4b Double-arched crown on obverse; single rose and FRA on reverse. Mintmarks: mullet/crescent.
4a/3 Single-arched crown and CAROLVS on obverse; double rose on reverse. Mintmarks: crescent/mullet.
4b/3 Single-arched crown and CAROLV on obverse; double rose on reverse. Mintmarks: crescent/mullet.
For further detail, please refer to:
The Galata Guide to The Farthing Tokens of James I and Charles I: A History and Reclassification by Tim Everson.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing - Charles I (Rose issue; mule of types 3 and 4) ND (1638-1639) from England is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the country. The coin was minted in 1638-1639, 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 rose on one side and a crown on the other, was likely intended to make it easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
