Harrington farthing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

King James I of England granted a royal patent to Lord John Harrington in 1613 to produce such tokens.

Noun[edit]

Harrington farthing (plural Harrington farthings)

  1. (historical) A small English copper alloy token worth a farthing.