1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 5a

€323,902.00
IssuerEngland
Year1289-1291
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1399, North#1028
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.  Note: well spread coins, pellet on breast, face as class 4e, A normally unbarred
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ ЄDW R’ 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 TAS · LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1289-1291)  - Canterbury mint (Sp#1419) -
ND (1289-1291)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2991326360
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