1 Farthing - Edward I (Class 9b) ND (1299-1301) front 1 Farthing - Edward I (Class 9b) ND (1299-1301) back
1 Farthing - Edward I (Class 9b) ND (1299-1301) photo
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1 Farthing - Edward I Class 9b ND

 
Silver 0.27 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward I (1272-1307)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1299-1301
Value
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.27 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#325206
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée, 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 9b silver farthing.

Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1299-1301.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from England, made of Silver and weighing 0.27g, 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 series of coins issued during his reign to address the need for small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its small size and value, this coin is a significant piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.