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1 Farthing - Edward III 2nd coinage, London mint
| Uitgever | England |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1335-1343 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Samenstelling | Log in om details te zien |
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| Beschrijving keerzijde | A long cross pattée extends to the coin's edge, dividing the reverse field into four quadrants, each filled with a trefoil of pellets — a characteristic device of Edward III's second coinage farthings. The mint name inscription is divided by the limbs of the cross and reads CIVI TAS * LON DON in uncial Latin letters, identifying the London mint. A six-pointed star appears before LON or after DON, serving as a distinguishing mark of this issue. The overall design is crisp and symmetrical within the inherent irregularities of hand-struck production. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Log in om details te zien |
| Opschrift keerzijde | CIVI TAS *LON DON (Translation: City of London) |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Edward III's second coinage followed the monetary reforms of 1335, which adjusted the weight standards for English silver in response to persistent bullion shortages and the cross-Channel drain caused by financing early campaigns in the Hundred Years' War. Farthings of this period were struck at a weight already so slight that even minimal circulation reduced them to unrecognizable wafers — a practical reason so few survive in attributable condition.
London output for this denomination was never substantial. The farthing's role in everyday petty transactions meant it circulated hardest among the poorest users and was rarely saved.