1 Farthing - John Short Cross type; class 5b obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - John Short Cross type; class 5b reverse
Reverse

1 Farthing - John Short Cross type class 5b (1205–1207)

CountryEngland Year1205–1207 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.44
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1205–1207
Denomination1 Farthing
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
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.

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) £0.44

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About the 1205 1 Farthing - John Short Cross type – class 5b

The 1205 1 Farthing - John Short Cross type – class 5b is a circulating 1 farthing coin issued from 1205 to 1207, struck in silver. It weighs 0.37g and measures 9mm across. Reverse design: Upper right segment of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and.

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

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How do I identify the 1205 1 Farthing - John Short Cross type – class 5b?

Check the weight 0.37g and diameter 9mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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