1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 3b

€323,763.00
IssuerEngland
Year1280-1281
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.37 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1388, North#1017
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.  Note: crescent-shaped contraction marks, drapery is segment of a circle, pearls in crown
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 LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1280-1281)  - Bristol mint (Sp#1416) -
ND (1280-1281)  - Canterbury mint (Sp#1419) -
ND (1280-1281)  - Durham (Bishop de Insula) mint (Sp#1422) -
ND (1280-1281)  - London mint -
ND (1280-1281)  - York (royal) mint (Sp#1429) -
Catalog ID3694513400
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