Farthing - London Cristopher Flower ND
| Lead | 1.73 g | 14.65 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Period | Commonwealth (1649-1660) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1650-1652 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 14.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#211159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield containing Draper's Arms
Comment
Christopher Flower was a London draper. Reference: M Dickinson 62D.This piece appears not to be listed in Boyne-Williamson.
Interesting fact
The A Token Farthing - London (Cristopher Flower) ND (1650-1652) coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Lead weighing 1.73 g is interesting because it was created during a time of great economic turmoil in England, known as the "Commonwealth" period (1649-1660). The coin was issued by a private individual, Cristopher Flower, who was a prominent merchant and token issuer in London. The coin's design features a simple yet elegant design, with the obverse bearing the image of a crowned shield with the initials "CF" (for Cristopher Flower) on either side, and the reverse featuring the image of a cross fleury, a symbol of the Commonwealth. Despite being made of lead, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin was still considered valuable and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
