Code: 12510
This is a medieval silver farthing of King Edward Ist of England, struck at the London Mint between 1280 - 1281 AD.
Obverse: +Є R ANGLIЄ (Edward King of England) Legend around crowned facing portrait to the edge of the coin, with no inner circle.
Reverse: CIVI TAS LON DON (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
A nice coin with a full round flan and clear portrait
DENOMINATION: Farthing (1/4 of a Penny)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward Ist
DATE: 1272 - 1307 AD (this class was minted between 1280 - 1281 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 12.6mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.40 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1446A, North 1054
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Downham Market.