England – Edward I–II (1272–1327) – Silver Farthing – London Mint (Attributed)

Country: England

Dynasty: Plantagenet

Ruler: Edward I or Edward II (attributed)

Period: AD 1272–1327

Denomination: Farthing (¼ Penny)

Mint: London (attributed)

Metal: Silver (AR)

Weight: 0.33 g

Diameter: 11 mm

Condition: Fine to Good Fine

Obverse: Crowned facing bust of the monarch within a surrounding medieval Latin inscription. The royal portrait remains recognizable, with moderate to considerable wear and partially obscured details.

Reverse: Long cross pattée extending to the edge of the coin, dividing the reverse into four quarters, each containing three pellets. Portions of the surrounding inscription remain visible.

Description:

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

Struck during the Plantagenet period, this small silver denomination represents one quarter of a penny and was used for everyday transactions in medieval England.

The coin features the traditional crowned royal bust and distinctive long-cross reverse, a design introduced to improve the identification and handling of medieval silver currency.

This example displays dark grey toning, an irregular hammered flan, and circulation wear consistent with its age. The reverse retains well-defined pellets and a recognizable central cross, while the obverse portrait and surrounding inscriptions show greater wear.

The recorded weight of 0.33 g and diameter of 11 mm are consistent with the expected characteristics of a medieval English silver farthing.

A collectible example of early English hammered coinage, offering an accessible connection to the monetary history of medieval Plantagenet England.

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