ENGLAND – CHARLES I (1625–1649) – COPPER ROSE FARTHING – SCBC 3206

Country: England

Dynasty: Stuart

Ruler: Charles I (1625–1649)

Denomination: Farthing (¼ Penny)

Type: Rose Farthing

Metal: Copper (AE)

Weight: 0.80 g

Diameter: 13 mm

Reference: SCBC 3206

Condition: Very Fine (VF), with surface deposits

Obverse

Single-arched royal crown above two sceptres crossed in saltire, surrounded by a partially legible inscription.

Reverse

Crowned Tudor rose within a circular border, surrounded by a partially legible inscription.

Historical Background

Charles I ruled England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649. His reign was marked by political and religious conflicts that culminated in the English Civil Wars and his execution in 1649.

Rose farthings were issued during his reign to provide small-denomination copper currency for everyday transactions. They represent a distinctive part of early Stuart numismatic history.

Condition

Very Fine (VF), with dark green patina, areas of surface encrustation and moderate circulation wear. The principal designs remain clearly identifiable, with some weakness in the peripheral legends.

The coin pictured is the exact specimen offered for sale.