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1 Farthing - Edward I Class 1a ND
1279 year| Silver | 0.37 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1279 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LON DON IEN SIS
Translation: London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), New Coinage (1279-1307), Class 1a silver farthing.Struck at the Tower mint, London between May and December 1279, this is the first round farthing to circulate in Britain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.37g, 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 to replace the older silver pennies, and it was designed to be smaller and lighter than previous coins, making it more practical for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the 1 Farthing coin was still made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular trade coin throughout Europe.
