what early issue did the coin have?
First struck in copper in the early 17th century.
History of the British farthing
 first struck in copper in the early 17th century under James I of England. Britannia first appeared on the coin in 1672, under Charles II.
what is the history of the british farthing? A British coin worth a quarter of an old penny. when did it first come out? 13th century. where was it made? England.
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History of the British farthing [SEP] Early issues (1714–1775)
The British farthing is a continuation of the farthing series begun in silver under the English king Henry III in the 13th century and first struck in copper in the early 17th century under James I of England. Britannia first appeared on the coin in 1672, under Charles II. Issuance of farthings had not been necessary during most of the reign of Queen Anne (1701–1714) due to a surplus of English farthings, which continued in circulation. But beginning in 1713, there was a shortage of copper coin (the halfpenny and farthing). The Royal Mint planned to issue farthings in 1714, but this was thwarted by the death of the Queen that year.