1 Penny - Edward I (Sterling type; class 1a) ND (1279) front 1 Penny - Edward I (Sterling type; class 1a) ND (1279) back
1 Penny - Edward I (Sterling type; class 1a) ND (1279) photo
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1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 1a ND

1279 year
Silver (.925) 1.3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward I (1272-1307)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1279
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
0.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#267433
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.

Note: pellet 'barred' S

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation: City of London

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward I (1272-1307), Sterling coinage (1279-1307), Class 1a penny.

Struck at the Tower mint, London, 1279. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward I (Sterling type; class 1a) ND (1279) 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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1279)  - - - - - -

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