© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Farthing - James I "Lennox" issue ND
| Copper | 0.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1625 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.74 g |
| Size | 17 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#58701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Harp with 6 or 7 strings. Crown with 5 jewels. Privy mark (cross patée) at end of legend followed by a stop.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB: REX
Comment
The Irish Type 5 probably used the same punches as English Type 3.Variants:
Obverse 1; 6 harp strings (Everson 54a, BMC 112)
Obverse 1; 7 harp strings (Everson 54b, BMC 113)
Obverse 2; 7 harp strings (Everson 54c, BMC 114)
Obverse 3; harp strings (Everson 54d)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - James I ("Lennox" issue) ND (1624-1625) from Ireland is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King James I, on the obverse (front) side. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had typically featured symbolic images or abstract designs. The inclusion of the king's portrait was a nod to the growing power and influence of the British monarchy at the time.
