Code: 12845
This is a medieval silver farthing of King Edward Ist of England, struck at the London Mint between 1301 - 1310AD.
Obverse: + EDWARDVS REX (King Edward) Crowned facing bust within inner circle, low flat crown, large face with chubby cheeks, drapery visible,
Reverse: CIVI TAS LON DON (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Farthings & Halfpennies P & B Withers, New Issue, p.31-32, Type 28-30
This is a nice example with a clear smiling portrait!
DENOMINATION: Farthing (1/4 of a Penny)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward Ist
DATE: 1272 - 1307 AD (this class was minted between 1301 - 1310 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 12mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.27 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Withers Type 28 Spink: 1450.
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Norfolk
