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1 Farthing - Edward I Class 10 ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1301-1305 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), New Coinage (1279-1307), Class 10 silver farthing.Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1301-05.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.39g, is that it was issued during the reign of King Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, who ruled from 1272 to 1307. This coin was part of a new coinage system introduced by the King in 1301, which replaced the older silver pennies with a new coin that was lighter in weight and had a lower silver content. This change was made to address the issue of coin clipping, which was a common problem at the time where people would shave off small amounts of silver from the edges of coins to collect the precious metal. The 1 Farthing coin was one of the new coins introduced by King Edward I and it remained in circulation until the 14th century.
