That’s not a farthing; it’s a brass thrupenny bit—3d, or, 12 farthings, or, 1¼ modern penny. (It’s called a “bit” because a former version was made of silver, and was ridiculously tiny—about the size of the old American silver half-dime.)
I can’t tell what Denomination that coin is, but it’s pretty obvious that it has been “Clipped” pretty severely. .For those unfamiliar with the term, Clipping used to be a way of stealing a bit of gold or silver from the edges of coins to pad a merchant’s profits.In some countries it was regarded as the equivalent of Counterfeiting since the “Clipped” coin was now worth Less.
cripplious about 8 years ago
This is why weapons from even ancient times had sheath or other covering.
57-Don about 8 years ago
Nickleback should always be avoided
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 8 years ago
That’s not a farthing; it’s a brass thrupenny bit—3d, or, 12 farthings, or, 1¼ modern penny. (It’s called a “bit” because a former version was made of silver, and was ridiculously tiny—about the size of the old American silver half-dime.)
Tarredandfeathered about 8 years ago
I can’t tell what Denomination that coin is, but it’s pretty obvious that it has been “Clipped” pretty severely. .For those unfamiliar with the term, Clipping used to be a way of stealing a bit of gold or silver from the edges of coins to pad a merchant’s profits.In some countries it was regarded as the equivalent of Counterfeiting since the “Clipped” coin was now worth Less.
dawnsfire about 8 years ago
I would have thought it was an ancient coin by the shape, not a farthing from Merrie Olde England. And heads should still be the same, right—a head?
JP Steve Premium Member about 8 years ago
if I recall correctly, tails should be an English sparrow . Heads is always the reigning monarch.
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
Very careless, Merlin! Thank goodness Sir Dudley and Boody were unaffected!I still want a Go-Yo™, though, Justin!