1 Penny - Edward III 3rd coinage; London mint, class 2 ND
| Silver (.925) | 1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1344-1351 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#227457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross moline, three pellets in each quarter, Lombardic Ns, 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 III (1327-1377), Third coinage (1344-51), struck at the Tower mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377. This coin was part of his third coinage, which was introduced in 1344 and featured a new design that included a crowned bust of the king on the obverse (front) side, and a long cross with three pelicans on the reverse (back) side. The use of pelicans on the coin was a symbol of the king's piety and devotion to the Christian faith.
