1 Farthing - James I (Lennox issue; type 4/3 mule)
Issuer England
Type Merchant tokens
Obverse
Crown with 9 jewels on the circlet. Privy mark annulet.
Lettering: IACO: D: G: MAG: BRIT:
Reverse
Crown with 5 jewels on the circlet. Eagle-headed harp with 6 or 7 strings. No privy mark.
Lettering: FRA: ET HIB: REX.
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Technique
Roller milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Farthing (Numeric: 0.0010416666666667) (Fraction: 1/960)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Copper
Weight
0.44 g
Size
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IACO: D: G: MAG: BRIT:
Reverse Lettering
FRA: ET HIB: REX.
Comments
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), copper farthing token, production contracted to Lord Lennox.
Variants:
Emerson 44a; Peck/BMC 62 (6 harp strings)
Emerson 44b; Peck/BMC 63 (7 harp strings)
