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© Spink and Son
1 Farthing - Richard III London ND
| Silver | 0.16 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1485 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross 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 York (1461-85), Richard III (1483-85), struck at the Tower mint, London, mm. sun and rose.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing coin from Richard III's reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on coins, which usually showed them in a more symbolic or abstract way. This coin features a detailed portrait of Richard III, which gives us a glimpse into the artistic style and techniques used in coinage during that time period.
