© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Farthing - London Wapping / Queen's Head ND
| Copper | 0.91 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 | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#365296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Issuers' initials in twisted-wire inner circle; legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· R ·
I · M
WAPPIN·AT·NEW·CRANE*
Translation:
I.R. and M.R.
Wapping at New Crane
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token Farthing - London (Wapping / Queen's Head) ND (1648-1672) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in England. The coin was minted during the Commonwealth period, which saw a breakdown in the traditional monetary system due to the Civil War and the execution of King Charles I. As a result, a variety of unofficial tokens, like this one, were issued by private individuals and businesses to fill the need for small change. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in British history.
