1 Farthing - Charles I Richmond issue; mule of types 4 and 3
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| Król |
Charles I (1625-1649)
|
| Type | Emergency coinage › Official necessity coins |
| Year | 1632 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Miedź |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły (nieregularny) |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 358299 |
| References | Sp# 3185/4 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
(en) Crown with five jewels with a central diamond, over crossed sceptres. Privy mark double rose.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: CARO! D! G! MAG! BRI
Unabridged legend: Carolus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae
Reverse
(en) Eagle-headed, hook-fronted harp with 5 strings, crown with 9 jewels.
Script: łaciński
Lettering: FRA! ET HIB! REX.
Unabridged legend: Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex
Comments
(en) House of Stuart (1603-49), Charles I (1625-49), copper 'patent' farthings produced under license by the Duke of Richmond (1625-34).
Everson Type 4/3 mule (Type 4 109e, Type 3 107b). BMC 197
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.
Everson Type 4/3 mule (Type 4 109e, Type 3 107b). BMC 197
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.
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