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Description: | A complete, pierced and white metal coated post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing of James I (1603-1625), minted at London. Type 1, 1613-1614 (North 1991: 149, ref: 2131).Obverse: IACO D G MAG BRI (mullet between D G); Two lis-headed sceptres in saltire through a single arched crownReverse: (fret) FRA ET HIB REX; A harp surmounted by a single arched crownDiameter: 12.3mm. Weight: 0.23g. DA=12:6.The coin has a white metal coating. It has been pierced between D G with a sub-circular hole, 0.8mm in diameter, at about 2'o clock on the obverse. A mullet is just visible around the piercing.North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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