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1 Penny - Edward II class 13 ND
| Silver | 1.37 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward II (1307-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1315-1317 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#325856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 13 penny.Struck at the London, Bury, Canterbury and Durham mints, c.1315-17. 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 (1315-1317) 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. These new coins were minted with a higher silver content and featured a new design, including a crowned bust of the king on the obverse (front) side and a long cross with three pelicans on the reverse (back) side. This particular coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially in good condition.
