Jul 11, 2015
O’Brien Coin Guide: Maltravers 'Rose' Farthings (1636-49)
O’Brien Coin Guide: Maltravers ‘Rose’ Farthings (1636-49)
Introduction
In 1636, directions were given to Lord Maltravers and Sir Francis Crane “to make a new sort of farthing token which should have a little brass in the middle of the copper to distinguish the true farthings from forgeries.” The harp on the reverse was replaced by a rose, and hence these pieces are known as the Rose farthings, and are the last made under the patent of Charles I, which…
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