Lennox Type 4

O’Brien Coin Guide: Lennox ‘Patent’ Farthings (1614-25) for James I

Introduction Strictly speaking, “most” of the Lennox ‘patent’ Farthings are not part of the Irish coinage of James I but, since many turn up in Ireland (either as genuine finds, or as imports by collectors or dealers), they cause a lot of confusion due to their having a harp on the reverse. Also, this patent…