© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Edward I Class 3g ND
| Silver | 0.32 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1281 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Long cross with trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: LON DON IEN SIS
Lettering (regular font): LON DON IEN SIS
Translation: London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), New Coinage (1279-1307), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, minted during the reign of Edward I (1280-1281), is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used in England at the time. This change in material was likely due to the scarcity of copper and the need to introduce a more durable and valuable material for the coinage. The use of silver in the 1 Farthing coin not only made it more valuable but also helped to establish England as a major player in the global economy.
