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1 Penny - Edward II class 12b ND
| Silver | 1.35 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward II (1307-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1314-1317 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 II (1307-27), New coinage (1279-on), Class 12b penny.Struck at the London and Bury mints, c.1314-17. 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 (1314-1317) was part of a series of coins that were introduced to replace the older silver pennies that had been in circulation for over a century. These new coins were minted with a lower silver content, which helped to reduce the cost of production and make them more affordable for the general population. Despite the decrease in silver content, the coins still maintained their value and were widely accepted as a means of payment. This series of coins is considered an important milestone in the history of English coinage, as it marked a significant change in the way coins were produced and used in everyday transactions.
