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1 Farthing - Edward II London

1 Farthing - Edward II (London) - obverse1 Farthing - Edward II (London) - reverse

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Features

Issuer England (United Kingdom)
King Edward II (1307-1327)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1307-1327
Value 1 Farthing (1⁄960)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.33 g
Diameter 12 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
92250
References Sp# 1474
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, North# 1070/1
Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned facing portrait within inner circle, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + EDWARDVS REX A

Lettering (regular font): + EDWARDVS REX A

Unabridged legend: Edwardus Rex Anglie

Translation: Edward King of England

Reverse

Long cross with pellets in angles, mint name around.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVITAS LONDON

Lettering (regular font): CIVITAS LONDON

Translation: City of London

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)

Comments

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward II (1307-27), Class 11, 13.

Obverse legend varieties: the start point of the obverse legend can vary and the lettering appearing after EDWARDVS can also vary:
REX, REX:, REX A, REX A:, REX AII, REX AII:, REX AN, RX AN, REX AX.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1307-1327)  Photo $ 17 $ 48

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Class: 10-11 (Withers 30B)
Mint: London
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