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½ Penny - Edward I London mint; class 10 ND
| Silver | 0.64 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1301-1310 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#356555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), Sterling coinage (1279-1307), Class 10 halfpenny.Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1301-10.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward I (London mint; class 10) ND (1301-1310) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, who ruled England from 1272 to 1307. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the English monetary system, which led to the introduction of new coinage, including this particular coin.
