1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 1c

€323,668.00
IssuerEngland
Year1279
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1382, North#1012
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.
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.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TΛS LOИ DOИ
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1279)  - London mint -
Catalog ID7482041100
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