© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Edward II class 11c ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward II (1307-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1310-1314 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS CAN TOR
Translation: City of Canterbury
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward II (1307-27), New coinage (1279-on), Class 11c penny.Struck at London and provincial mints, c.1310-14. 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 II 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 from Edward II's reign (1310-1314) was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the older silver pennies that had been in circulation since the time of King Henry III (1216-1272). These new coins were minted with a higher silver content and featured a more modern design, including a portrait of the king on the obverse (front) side and a cross on the reverse (back) side. This particular coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist in good condition.
