Code: 12550
This is a medieval silver farthing of King Edward II of England, struck at the London Mint between 1307 - 1327 AD.
Obverse: + EDWARDVS REX A (King Edward) large bust within inner circle.
Reverse: CIVI TAS LON DON (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
DENOMINATION: Farthing (1/4 of a Penny)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward II
DATE: 1307 - 1327 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 11.4mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.31 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1474, North 1070/1
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in York.
