1 Farthing - Kinsale Refuge ND
| Bronze | 0.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (1625-1649) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1646-1649 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Size | 12 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#334494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Chequered shield
Comment
DF 317 (Dowle & Finn).Kinsale was one of the 4 southern cities of refuge (Youghal, Bandon, Cork and Kinsale), who produced emergency issues between 1646 and 1649 while they held out against the forces of the Confederated Catholics (who proclaimed allegiance to King Charles I).
The coins were much cruder than those of Dublin. As time went on, the designs and weights varied and forgeries were very common, leading to some being counterstamped.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Farthing - Kinsale Refuge ND (1646-1649) from Ireland is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic turmoil in the 17th century. The coin was issued by the Kinsale Refuge, a group of English Royalists who had fled to Ireland during the English Civil War. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 0.3 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight currency. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the local economy of Kinsale and surrounding areas, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
