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© Pierre.B (CC BY)
1 Farthing - Henry III Short Cross type; class 8a ND
| Silver | - | 10 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1247 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Quarter circle |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Segment of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Script: Latin
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-72), Short Cross coinage (1216-47), Class 8a, Silver cut farthing.
Uncut penny struck at London or one of the regional mints c. 1216-47 (ref. Sp#1357A, North#981/1).
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 Standard circulation coin 1 Farthing - Henry III (Short Cross type; class 8a) ND (1216-1247) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry III, who was only nine years old when he ascended to the throne. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which saw significant changes in the design and production of coins in England. The Short Cross type, which features a short cross on the reverse side of the coin, was introduced during this time and was used until the 14th century.
