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1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type; class 9b ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1299-1301 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
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 9b penny.Struck at London and provincial mints, c.1299-1301. For more detail, please see Rod Blunt's website here.
Some examples of mint names used:
VILL BRI STO LIE - Town of Bristol
CIVI TAS CEST RIE - City of Chester
VILL KYN CES TON - Town of Kingston upon Hull
CIVI TAS LON DON - City of London
CIVI TAS EBO RACI - City of York
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, who ruled England from 1272 to 1307. He was a powerful and influential king who expanded English territory and established a strong centralized government. The coin's design, featuring a crowned king on the obverse and a cross on the reverse, reflects the monarch's authority and the influence of Christianity during that time.
