© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Edward I Class 4de ND
| Silver | 0.24 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1282-1289 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross with 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 4de silver farthing.Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1282-89.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.24g, 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 1282, which replaced the older silver pennies with smaller, lighter coins made of silver and copper. The 1 Farthing coin was the smallest denomination in this new system and was worth one-fourth of a penny. Despite its small value, the coin was still made of silver, indicating the wealth and prosperity of the English kingdom during this period.
