1638-1642 AD. Obv: CAROLVS D . G MAG BRI ('Charles by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain') legend with single arched crown and crossed sceptres, crescent initial mark. Rev: FR[A] ET HIB REX ('France and Ireland') legend with crowned Tudor rose with one layer of petals and crescent initial mark. S. 3204.0.82 grams. ("). Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman. The Rose Farthing issue is thought to have begun in 1638 AD, in an attempt to solve a counterfeiting problem hat had arisen. All previous issues were demonetised and the type 4 Rose Farthings were carried forwards. Lord Mowbray, who held the patent for this issue lost control of the Token House in 1642 with the start of the Civil War, bringing an end to the Rose Farthing issue. [No Reserve]