© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 8a ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1299 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#324308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
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 8a penny.Struck at the London and Bury mints only, 1294-99. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin of Edward I, also known as the "Edwardian Penny," was minted during the King's reign from 1294 to 1299. It was the first English coin to feature a portrait of the king, which was a significant departure from the previous coinage that had featured generic designs. The coin's design included a crowned bust of Edward I on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This coin was an important step in the development of English coinage and paved the way for future coins to feature portraits of the monarch.
