© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 4d ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.39 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1282-1289 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Note: pellet at beginning of legend
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 4d penny.Struck at the London, Canterbury (Sp#1419) and Durham (Sp#1423) mints, 1282-89.
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 "Edwardian Penny," was introduced in 1282 and was the first English coin to feature a portrait of the king. It was a significant departure from the previous coinage, which had featured a simple cross design. The introduction of a portrait was seen as a way to emphasize the king's authority and to promote a sense of national identity. The coin was widely used throughout England and its territories, and it remained in circulation for over a century.
