© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Edward Pointed Helmet type; bust left ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1053-1056 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#316236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around voided short cross within solid inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +OÐBEORN ON LINC
Translation: Othborn of Lincoln
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Pointed Helmet type penny.Lincoln mint; Othborn, moneyer; struck c.1053-56.
Son of Aethelred II and Emma of Normandy, Edward spent twenty-five years in Normandy before he was adopted into the household of his half-brother Harthacnut in 1040. On the death of Harthacnut, Edward was acclaimed king. He is known by the title 'The Confessor' owing to his piety and he was canonised after his death. There is considerable weight fluctuation within and between the types, which is often unaffected by the smallness of the flan, rather the coin might be thicker to compensate.
Interesting fact
The Edward Penny, also known as the "Pointed Helmet" penny, was minted during the reign of King Edward I of England (1272-1307). It was a significant improvement over previous pennies, as it had a higher silver content and a more durable design. The coin's design featured a bust of the king wearing a pointed helmet, which gave it its name. Despite its improvements, the coin was still relatively small, weighing only 1.3 grams, making it one of the smallest coins in circulation at the time.
