1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; type 5 1632-1633

Weight

0.47 g

Diameter

18 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Copper

Shape

Round

Edge Type

NA

Technique

NA

Front design

Crown with 5 jewels, the central of which is oblong, over crossed sceptres. Double rose mintmark at 12 o'clock, legend around with apostrophe punctuation.

Back design

Crown with 5 jewels, the central of which is oblong, over six-stringed, scroll-fronted harp, legend around.

Year of Minting

1632-1633

King

Charles I ( 1625-1649 )

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: CARO D G MAG BRI Reverse: FRA ET HIB REX

Context

Obverse: CARO! D! G! MAG! BRI Reverse 1: FRA! ET HIB! REX. Reverse 2: FRA! ET HIB! REX Reverse 3: FR'A! ET HIB! REX. During the reign of King Charles I (1625–1649), farthings continued to be produced under the king’s licence. Towards the end of the reign of James I, in 1623 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 & Lennox – who had as partner in it, Sir Francis Crane. This patent was confirmed to them on the 30th of May, 1625, by Charles I upon his accession. Thus, the first ‘farthing’ issues of Charles I are consequently called Richmonds. For more information on Richmond farthings, please visit The Old Currency Exchange

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Emergency coinage › Official necessity coins

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

Marketplace listings

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