© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 3b ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.37 g | 20 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 | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 3b penny.Struck at London and provincial mints, 1280-81. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.
Spink SCBC reference numbers:
The Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins lists reference numbers in order for individual Edward I New Coinage types struck at the Tower mint, London and after that section, all the different types struck at a given provincial mint are grouped together under one reference number
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 features a unique design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features a cross and a small shield with the royal arms. The coin was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used in England at the time. The use of silver in the coinage was a sign of the increasing wealth and prosperity of the kingdom during King Edward's reign.
