© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Farthing - Charles I Rose issue; mules of types 4a and 4b ND
| Copper (with brass wedge) | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1639-1643 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper (with brass wedge) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#322346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned Tudor rose, one layer of petals, remainder of royal title around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Type 4b: FRA ET HI REX
Type 4a: FRAN ET HIB REX
Unabridged legend: Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: France and Ireland
Comment
Image is of a Type 4a/4b mule.Type 4a/4b privy marks: crescent or lis on obverse; crescent on reverse.
Type 4b/4a privy marks: crescent on obverse; crescent, lis or none.
By far the most common for both types is crescent on both sides.
There are legend variants of regular types 4a and 4b that might be confused for mules, but most are extremely rare, while the mules are common.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing - Charles I (Rose issue; mules of types 4a and 4b) ND (1639-1643) from England is that it was made with a unique combination of copper and brass. The coin features a copper center with a brass wedge, which was a common practice during this time period to create a more durable and resistant coin. This particular coin is a rare example of this technique and is highly sought after by collectors.
