1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 1b

€323,667.00
IssuerEngland
Year1279
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1381, North#1011
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.  Note: no drapery on bust, Roman N
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ ЄD RЄX ANGLIЄ DNS hIBN
(Translation: Edward King of England Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1279)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4723503380
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