© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Farthing - London Wapping / New Crane ND
| Copper | 1.0 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1660-1685) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1648-1672 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | English Trade Tokens (1648-72) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#365384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central wheatsheaf with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: *MEAL.MAN.IN.WAPPIN
Translation: Mealman in Wapping
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Farthing - London (Wapping / New Crane) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic upheaval in England. The coin was issued during the Commonwealth period, which saw the execution of King Charles I and the establishment of a republican government. The coin's minting was likely a response to the shortage of official currency, which had been exacerbated by the Civil War and the execution of the king. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during this tumultuous period in English history.
