England · Richard III (1483–1485)
England Farthing — Richard III, London Sun-and-Rose Issue (1483–1485)
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About this coin
A tiny London silver farthing in Richard’s name with the joined sun-and-rose initial mark.
Obverse
The crowned royal head faces forward inside the surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering
RICARD DI GRA REX
Translation
Richard, by the grace of God, King.
Reverse
The London name surrounds a long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Halved sun and rose.
Identification and varieties
The RICARD reading is secure. A shorter RICAR reading has also been reported, but its missing D cannot be confirmed from the available photograph and is retained as a qualified reading.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1483–1485) | London (Tower) | Halved sun and rose | RICARD legend | |||
| ND (1483–1485) | London (Tower) | Halved sun and rose | Reported RICAR legend | The shorter name reading remains uncertain. |
ND (1483–1485)RICARD legend
ND (1483–1485)Reported RICAR legend
The shorter name reading remains uncertain.