½ Penny - Edward I Newcastle mint; class 3e 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#33192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée,single pellet in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: NO VIC AS TRI
Lettering (regular font): NO VIC AS TRI
Translation: Newcastle
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), Sterling coinage (1279-1307), Class 3e halfpenny.Struck at the Newcastle mint, c.1280-81.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward I (Newcastle mint; class 3e) 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 reform the English coinage system, which led to the introduction of new coin denominations, including the ½ penny coin.
