1 Farthing (Dublin - The Castle Tea Company) ND front 1 Farthing (Dublin - The Castle Tea Company) ND back
1 Farthing (Dublin - The Castle Tea Company) ND photo
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1 Farthing (Dublin - The Castle Tea Company) ND

 
Copper 3.31 g 22 mm
Description
Location
Ireland
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Value
¼ Penny (1⁄960)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.31 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#335451
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Central three-line inscription. Lettering around (and curved below main inscription), continuous border of joined beads.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO BE PRESENTED AT 22 & 23 CASTLE ST.
ONE QUARTER POUND
ARDILL LEEDS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Tea check, Ireland, County Dublin. The tea check is probably a "good-for" token to be presented at the locations listed for a 1/4 pound of tea. Tea was typically packaged in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 lb. packages for sale by retailers.

There is also a 29mm aluminium version with ONE POUND lettering.