Summary

Copper strike of royal farthing token made after a proclamation of 1 March 1635/6 granting twenty-one years to Lord Maltravers and Sir Francis Crane, others were later responsible for the issue but the design remained unchanged. A farthing is a 1/4 penny.

Obverse Description

At centre within a line circle, a crown with crossed sceptres behind; around, (mm. mullet) CAROLVS D G MAG BRI

Reverse Description

At centre within a line circle, a rose; above, crown; around, FRAN ET HIB REX (mm.crescent)

Edge Description

plain

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