The third of three Charles I farthings found on three consecutive mornings in the same stretch of the Thames foreshore. This one has been cut in half and I haven’t identified the type yet.
Between 1613 and 1644 the English Crown granted a series of patents to private individuals, allowing them to mint and issue copper farthings. These were introduced to address a severe shortage of small change, as the Royal Mint did not produce base-metal coins at the time.
A full typology of James I and Charles I copper farthings is available at British Farthings.
Found 23 March 2022
ID: 90092
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