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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Edward I Berwick-upon-Tweed; Blunt types I-IV ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1318 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#198508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILL ABE REV VICI
Lettering (regular font): VILL ABE REV VICI
Translation: Town of Berwick-upon-Tweed
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), New coinage (1279-1307), Blunt types I-IV, Local dies.Struck at the Berwick-upon-Tweed mint, c.1296-1318.
In 1279, Berwick was under Scottish rule, and therefore had no involvement in the initial recoinage process. However, in 1296, in response to a Scottish attack on Carlisle, Edward I invaded the town and brought it under English jurisdiction. Shortly after its capture, Berwick began striking English coins. However, despite the coins being of English type, most were struck from locally made dies, and do not conform to the classification system applicable to the remainder of the Edwardian coinage. The town changed hands twice again during the period under consideration, as a result of which the issue of English coins is split into the two periods, 1296-1318 and 1333-1344. The reverse legend is VILLA BEREVVICI or one of the following variants: VILLA BEREVICI, VILLA BEREWICI, VILLA BEREWYCI, VILLA BERREVIC, VILLA BERREVYCI, VILLA BERREWICI, VILLA BERREWYC, VILLA BERREWYCI, VILLA BERWICI, WILLA BEREVICI and WILLA BEREWICI. Colon and apostrophe-like stops are sometimes present in the legends, and retrograde legends also occur.
The coin illustrated is class IVc (North 1080) struck c.1300-1310.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 unify England and Scotland. This coin, which features the king's image on one side and a cross on the other, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time period.
