1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 1d

€323,669.00
IssuerEngland
Year1279
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1384, North#1013
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.  Note: annulet below bust
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ ЄDW R ΛNGL 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 ID9227370370
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