Code: 12805
This is a medieval silver farthing of King Edward Ist of England, struck at the London Mint between 1289-1296 AD.
Obverse: +Є R ANGLIЄ (Edward King of England) Crowned facing portrait, legend around. Bust (usually) to edge of coin, no inner circle.
Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
A good portrait, but with a scuff and a slight edge knock
DENOMINATION: Farthing (1/4 of a Penny)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward Ist
DATE: 1272 - 1307 AD (this class was minted in 1289-1296AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 12mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.28 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1447; North 1055 ,
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Wisbech, United Kingdom

