1 Farthing - Edward IV 1st reign; Heavy coinage obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - Edward IV 1st reign; Heavy coinage reverse
Reverse

1 Farthing - Edward IV 1st reign Heavy coinage (1461–1464)

CountryEngland Year1461–1464 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.25
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1461–1464
Denomination1 Farthing
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.210g
Diameter11.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Crowned facing portrait of King Edward IV within inner beaded circle, legend around.

Reverse

Long cross with pellets in angles, legend around.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0068
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.25

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About the 1461 1 Farthing - Edward IV 1st reign – Heavy coinage

The 1461 1 Farthing - Edward IV 1st reign – Heavy coinage is a circulating 1 farthing coin issued from 1461 to 1464, struck in silver. It weighs 0.21g and measures 11mm across. Reverse design: Long cross with pellets in angles, legend around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 0.21g and diameter 11mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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