1 Farthing - John Short Cross type; class 5b reverse 🔍
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1 Farthing - John Short Cross type class 5b

The 1 Farthing - John Short Cross type class 5b is a British 1 Farthing issued 1205–1207 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Silver. Weight: 0.37 g. Diameter: 9 mm.

CountryUK Year1205–1207 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.67
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1205–1207
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesFarthing
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.370g
Diameter9.0mm
ShapeQuarter circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Lower right segment of crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Upper right segment of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0119
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.67

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