England · James I (1603–1625)
英格兰法丁代币 — 詹姆斯一世，哈林顿 1a 型（1613年）
About this coin
Obverse
Crossed sceptres pass beneath a crown. A small letter or device lies on or below its cushion.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACO D G MAG BRIT
Translation
James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain.
Reverse
A crowned harp is followed by the royal title. A fret-shaped Harington knot begins the reverse legend.
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
Below crown: A, B, C, D, F, S, millrind, pellet or ermine.
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 (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | A | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | B | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | C | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | D | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | F | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | S | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | Millrind | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | Pellet | Small Harington; mark below crown | |||
| ND (1613) | England (patent workshop; location unconfirmed) | Ermine | Small Harington; mark below crown |