© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 3a ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.38 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1281 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 3a penny.Struck at the Tower mint, London only, 1280-81. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin of Edward I, also known as the "Silver Penny," was minted during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307) and was used extensively in trade and commerce during the Middle Ages. It was made of silver and had a distinctive design, featuring a crowned bust of the king on one side and a long cross on the other. The coin was widely used throughout England and its territories, and it remained in circulation for many centuries, becoming a symbol of the kingdom's economic power and influence. Today, the Silver Penny is highly sought after by collectors and historians, and it remains an important piece of numismatic history.
