1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue; type 1 obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue; type 1 reverse
Reverse

1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue type 1 (1616)

CountryEngland Year1616 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1616
Denomination1 Farthing
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper
Weight0.540g
Diameter15.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Crown with 5 jewels over sceptres, legend around, starting 12 o'clock, no privy mark.

Reverse

Crowned eagle-headed harp with 6 or 7 strings, legend around, privy mark at 11 o'clock.

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About the 1616 1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue – type 1

The 1616 1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue – type 1 is a circulating 1 farthing coin, struck in copper. It weighs 0.54g and measures 15mm across. Reverse design: Crowned eagle-headed harp with 6 or 7 strings, legend around, privy mark at 11 o'clock.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How do I identify the 1616 1 Farthing - James I Lennox issue – type 1?

Check the weight 0.54g and diameter 15mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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