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½ Penny - Edward I London mint; class 3g ND
| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1280-1281 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324995 |
|---|---|
| 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 3g halfpenny.Struck at the Tower mint, London, c.1280-81. This type was also struck at the Bristol mint (Sp#1439).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward I (London mint; class 3g) ND (1280-1281) 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 establish a uniform coinage system across England, which led to the creation of this coin.
