© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
1 Farthing - James I "Harrington Issue" ND
| Tin plated bronze | 0.28 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1626 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Tin plated bronze |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned harp, privy mark begins legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA ET HIB REX
Unabridged legend: Franciae et Hiberniae rex
Translation: King of France and Ireland
Comment
Small size version. Many privy marks are known: A, B, C, D, F, :L, S, ermine, millrind (main photo), pellet, trefoil, crescent, mulletTwo variants exist:
Sp. 6520 has tinnned surfaces
Sp. 6520A has untinned surfaces (main photo).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - James I ("Harrington Issue") ND (1613-1626) coin from Ireland is that it was made of tin plated bronze, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. Tin plated bronze was used because it was less expensive than other metals and still had a similar appearance to more valuable metals like gold or silver. This coin was also relatively small in size, weighing only 0.28 grams, making it easy to handle and transport.
