Does my farthing look like a counterfeit? It was dug I’m told but I feel the patina and condition doesn’t really match for a dug coin. I know these were also counterfeited back in the day too.
I think it's real. 16-17mm? Medal alignment? I doubt it's a modern copy anyway, as it's a common type and inexpensive even in much better condition. The punctuation is correct and the crown and harp look right. It's just a bit off-centre but genuine farthings could be. These were quite heavy too and I've seen similar patinas. So I don't think it's a contemporary counterfeit either. It would be Lennox, Everson Type 2 (No 26a), Peck Type 3b (BMC 58), privy mark fusil both sides, 5 jewels on crown, eagle-headed harp with 6 strings. FRA:ET HIB:REX (Reverse 2, no stop after REX). Minted 1616. I have a Lennox Type 2, but with flower privy mark, to compare. James I ‘Lennox’ Type 2 Farthing, 1616 London Token House. Copper, 16mm, 0.72g. IACO: D: G: MAG: BRIT:; Flower privy mark. Eagle-headed harp (6 strings), FRA: ET HIB: REX. (Reverse 1), die axis 180° (Everson Type 2 25; Peck/BMC Type 3b 56).
