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1 Farthing - Edward I Class 3c ND
1280 year| Silver | 0.38 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1280 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: LON DON IЄN SIS
Lettering (regular font): LON DON IЄN SIS
Translation: London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), New Coinage (1279-1307), Class 3c farthing.Struck at the London, Bristol (Sp#1452) and York (Sp#1454) mints, c.1280.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.38g, is that it was issued during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307) and features a unique design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the Christian faith and a popular motif in medieval coinage. This particular coin is part of the Class 3c series, which was minted in the 13th century and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
