© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Edward III 4th coinage, Pre-treaty period; Durham mint, Series C ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1351-1352 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#376103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets joined by annulet in angles, mint name around after crozier. N is Roman with reversed bar.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS DVNE LMIE
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS DVNE LMIE
Translation: City of Durham
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Pre-treaty period (1351-61).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward III (4th coinage, Pre-treaty period; Durham mint, Series C) ND (1351-1352) coin is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a sign of the wealth and power of the English kingdom during the reign of Edward III.
