1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 1b 1625

Weight

0.7 g

Diameter

17 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Copper

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

NA

Technique

Hammered

Front design

Two sceptres through a single-arch crown, privy mark and legend around with colon stops. Note: 9 jewels on band of crown

Back design

Eagle-headed, 5 or 6-string harp below single-arch crown, legend around with colon stops. Note: 9 jewels on band of crown

Year of Minting

1625

King

Charles I ( 1625-1649 )

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: CARO: (over IACO) D: G: MAG: BRI[T:] Reverse: FRA: ET HIB: REX

Context

House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), Richmond farthing type 1b. Everson Richmond Type 1b; Peck Richmond Type 1a. The distinguishing feature of Type 1 is that CARO (for Charles I) has been carved over IACO (for James I), resulting in a larger, misshapen C and R. Type 1b is based on the Lennox Type 4 with 9 jewels on the band of the crown on both sides. There are 3 obverse legends, which differ by the spelling and punctuation of the last word: 1) BRIT: 2) BRIT 3) BRI: In 1623, towards the end of the reign of James I, Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, acquired the additional title of the Duke of Richmond but died a few months later without an heir. The farthing patent passed to his widow, Frances Stewart, Dowager Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, who had as partner in it, Sir Francis Crane. This patent was confirmed to them on 30th May, 1625, by Charles I upon his accession. Thus, the first ‘farthing’ issues of Charles I are consequently called Richmonds.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Emergency coinage › Official necessity coins

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

Marketplace listings

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