England · James I (1603–1625)
Jeton de farthing d’Angleterre — James Ier, type Lennox, mule 4/3 (1622–1623)
About this coin
Obverse
A nine-jewel crown stands above crossed sceptres, with an annulet before the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACO D G MAG BRIT
Translation
James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain.
Reverse
A five-jewel crown surmounts the bird-headed harp. No reverse privy device is present.
Script: Latin
Lettering
FRA ET HIB REX
Translation
King of France and Ireland; continuation of the obverse title.
Mints and mintmarks
Issued by private patentees under royal authority; not ordinary Tower-mint silver or gold.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Annulet on obverse only.
Identification and varieties
Undated royal patent tokens, valued at a quarter penny. Dates are approximate issue attributions, not inscribed years. Letter forms, punctuation and harp details vary. A privy mark is a control device, not necessarily a mint location. Counterfeits require separate identification; a matching mark alone does not authenticate a piece.
Measurements
Recorded weights and diameters describe specimens. Thin copper flans vary substantially.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1622–1623) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | Annulet | Six harp strings | Mixed crown types: nine jewels obverse, five reverse. | ||
| ND (1622–1623) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | Annulet | Seven harp strings | Mixed crown types: nine jewels obverse, five reverse. |
ND (1622–1623)Six harp strings
Mixed crown types: nine jewels obverse, five reverse.
ND (1622–1623)Seven harp strings
Mixed crown types: nine jewels obverse, five reverse.