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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Penny - Edward I London mint; class 3c ND
| Silver (.925) | 0.67 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1281 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.67 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#324442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TΛS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TΛS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), Sterling coinage (1279-1307), Class 3c halfpenny.Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1280-81.
This type was also struck at the Bristol (Sp#1439), Lincoln (Sp#1440) and York (Sp#1442) mints.
Interesting fact
The ½ Penny coin from Edward I's reign was the first English coin to feature a portrait of the king. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had featured generic designs or symbols. The inclusion of the king's portrait signaled a shift towards more personalized and realistic depictions of rulers on coins, which would become a common feature in future coinage.
