Code: 12519
This is a medieval silver farthing of King Edward Ist of England, struck at the London Mint between 1301 - 1305 AD.
Obverse: + EDWARDVS REX (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 Ist
DATE: 1272 - 1307 AD (this class was minted between 1301 - 1305 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 11mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.30 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Withers Type 28 Spink: 1450.
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Norwich
