1625–1649) England Charles I Farthing (1/4 Penny) – NGC XF Details – Environmental Damage
Own a genuine piece of English Civil War-era history with this Charles I Farthing (1/4 Penny), struck during the reign of King Charles I (1625–1649). Certified NGC XF Details, this historic copper coin dates to one of the most turbulent periods in British history, culminating in the English Civil War and the eventual execution of Charles I in 1649.
Despite the Environmental Damage noted by NGC, this coin retains Extremely Fine (XF) detail, with much of the original design remaining visible. Collectors value these early hammered and milled copper issues for their historical significance, age, and connection to one of England's most influential monarchs.
Charles I farthings circulated throughout England for everyday commerce and are among the earliest widely collected British copper coins. Over nearly four centuries, surviving examples have become increasingly scarce, particularly those authenticated and encapsulated by NGC.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: England
- Monarch: King Charles I
- Reign: 1625–1649
- Denomination: Farthing (1/4 Penny)
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC XF Details
- NGC Comment: Environmental Damage
- Label: 2908
- Authentic 17th-century English coin
- Approximately 375–400 years old
A fascinating historical collectible from the reign of King Charles I, ideal for collectors of British coinage, early copper coins, and English Civil War-era artifacts.
