1 Farthing - Edward II (London) ND (1307-1327) front 1 Farthing - Edward II (London) ND (1307-1327) back
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1 Farthing - Edward II London ND

 
Silver 0.33 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward II (1307-1327)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1307-1327
Value
1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.33 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#92250
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Long cross with 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 II (1307-27), Class 11, 13. Struck at the Tower mint, London.

Obverse legend varieties: the start point of the obverse legend can vary and the lettering appearing after EDWARDVS can also vary:
REX, REX:, REX A, REX A:, REX AII, REX AII:, REX AN, RX AN, REX AX.

For further detailed information on this series, please visit Your guide to Medieval English & Irish Hammered Farthings

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Edward II's reign is that it was one of the smallest coins minted during that time, with a diameter of only about 12 millimeters. Despite its small size, it was still made of silver, which gave it a significant value in the economy of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1307-1327)  - - - - - -

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