1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 1a

€267,433.00
IssuerEngland
Year1279
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness0.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1380, North#1010
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: Lombardic n
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ ЄDW REX ANGL` DNS hyB`
(Translation: Edward King of England Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.  Note: pellet `barred` S
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1279)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4383153810
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