© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Henry IV Heavy coinage ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1399-1412 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Henry IV's heavy coinage is that it was one of the smallest silver coins minted during his reign, with a diameter of only about 12 millimeters. Despite its small size, it was still made of pure silver, which gave it a significant value in the economy of the time.
