1272 FARTHING EDWARD I LONDON MINT

The 1272 Farthing of Edward I, struck at the London Mint, is a notable example of early English small denomination coinage. This copper-based farthing illustrates the monetary innovations introduced during Edward I’s reign, designed to facilitate everyday commerce. Its design and minting detail provide insight into the economic conditions and mint operations of late 13th-century England, making it an important acquisition for collectors specializing in early English fractional coinage.