1 Penny - Edward I Sterling type, class 6a

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1292-1296
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1401, North#1030
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.  Note: smaller coins, smaller lettering with closed E (from now on), initial cross almost plain, crown with wide fleurs, crude appearance
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 (1292-1296)  - London mint -
Catalog ID8387915160
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