England – Edward I–II (1272–1327) – AR Silver Farthing – Medieval Hammered Coin

Country: England

Dynasty: Plantagenet

Ruler: Edward I–II (attributed)

Date: AD 1272–1327

Denomination: Farthing (¼ Penny)

Mint: London (attributed)

Metal: Silver (AR)

Weight: 0.25 g

Diameter: 11 mm

Grade: Fine to Good Fine

Reference: Cf. SCBC 1450ff (attribution requires confirmation)

Obverse: Crowned facing bust of the king within a surrounding Latin inscription. The portrait is heavily worn, with portions of the crown, facial features and outer legend still discernible.

Reverse: Long cross pattée dividing the field into four quarters, each containing three pellets. Portions of the surrounding inscription remain visible, with areas of weakness and surface wear.

Description:

An original-style medieval hammered silver farthing attributed to the reigns of Edward I and Edward II of England, dating to the late 13th or early 14th century.

This small denomination represents one quarter of an English penny and formed an important part of everyday monetary transactions during the Plantagenet period.

The coin displays the characteristic crowned facing bust and long-cross reverse associated with medieval English silver coinage.

The present example exhibits an irregular hammered flan, grey silver toning, circulation wear and areas of weak striking. The reverse design remains identifiable, while the obverse portrait and inscriptions are considerably worn.

At 0.25 g, the coin is noticeably below the approximate theoretical weight of 0.36 g for the denomination. This discrepancy should be considered alongside its wear and irregular flan.

An appealing piece of medieval English monetary history, suitable for collectors of Plantagenet and hammered silver coinage.

Condition: Fine to Good Fine, with wear and areas of weakness. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.