Farthing (1/4d)
Date1694
OriginEngland
MediumCopper
DimensionsDiameter: 22mm
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elizabeth Danenhower
Object number1975-52,2
Label TextHighly useful for small, every day purchases, the English "farthing" was worth one fourth of a penny and was the lowest denomination at the time. Struck during the joint reigns of William & Mary, the front of the coin bears both of their portraits, while the reverse shows Britannia seated.
c.1668-1673
Tower of London Mint
1773 (host coin); 1790-1820 (counterstamp)
ca. 1504