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© Pierre.B (CC BY)
1 Farthing - Henry III Long Cross type; class 5b ND
| Silver | 0.37 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1272 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#378745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: [RIC ARD] OND [VRH]
Lettering (regular font): [RIC ARD] OND [VRH]
Translation: Ricard of Durham
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase III (Post-provincial), Class 5b, Silver cut farthing.Uncut penny struck at the Durham regional mint c. 1250-72 (ref. Sp#1368A, North#992).
Medieval coins were cut into halves and quarters to provide fractional denominations without the need to strike new coins. It is thought these were generally cut at the mint, although it is also likely to have happened during transactions. Cut farthings are known in England from Anglo-Saxon times (c. 750s) until Edward I introduced round farthings and halfpennies in the new coinage of 1279.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - Henry III (Long Cross type; class 5b) ND (1250-1272) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry III was the first English king to issue a silver coinage, and this coin was part of that new currency system. The introduction of silver coins helped to stabilize the English economy and paved the way for the development of trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, the Long Cross type design on the coin was a new feature for English coins at the time and was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority.
