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Farthing - Devon Collumpton / W. Challs
1651 year| Copper | 0.85 g | 15.75 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Diameter | 15.75 mm |
| Thickness | 0.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#54599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
CWS within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* · CVLLVMSTON · 1651 ·
· C ·
W·S
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Farthing - Devon (Collumpton / W. Challs) 1651 coin is that it was issued during the English Civil War (1642-1651) as a substitute for the official Royal Mint coins, which were scarce at the time. The coin was minted by local tradesmen in Devon, England, and was used as a means of exchange in the local economy. Despite its small denomination, the coin has a rich history and is now highly sought after by collectors.
