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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Farthing - Edward I Class 6-7 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 | 1292-1296 |
| 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#162096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée 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 6-7 silver farthing.Struck at the Tower mint, London only, c.1292-96.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.32g, 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 to make it easier to handle and use in everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the 1 Farthing coin was an important denomination in its time and played a significant role in the economy of medieval England.
