© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 1d ND
1279 year| Silver (.925) | 1.2 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TΛS LOИ DOИ
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 1d penny.Struck at the Tower mint, London, 1279. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from Edward I's reign (1279) was part of a larger currency reform that introduced a new standardized system of coinage across England. This reform, known as the "Sterling" system, established a set of standardized coin denominations and compositions that would be used for centuries to come. The 1 Penny coin was one of the smallest denominations in this system and was made of silver, which gave it a high level of durability and value. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of everyday transactions and played a significant role in the economy of medieval England.
