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Farthing - Essex Braintree / W. Martin ND
1653 year| Copper | 0.84 g | 16.05 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 16.05 mm |
| Thickness | 0.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
WM within inner circle , legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRAYNTRY · IN · ESSEX *
W · M
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Farthing - Essex (Braintree / W. Martin) ND (1653) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Commonwealth" period (1649-1660). This coin was one of many token coins issued by private individuals and businesses to address a shortage of official currency. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time.
