Summary
Copper royal farthing token made under patent granted by King Charles I (1625-1649) on 30 May 1625 to the Duchess of Richmond and Sir Francis Crane. A farthing is a 1/4 penny.
Obverse Description
At centre, a crown with crossed sceptres behind; around, (mm. nautilus) CARO D G MAG BRI, border of beads.
Reverse Description
At centre, crowned harp with eagle head and six strings; around, FRA ET HIB REX
Edge Description
plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1625-1634 AD
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.325 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2277 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3183 Pages
