Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
Date1280-1335
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.8cm; weight: 1.21g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051032
About MeKing Edward I, II, or III silver penny belonging to Aberdeen's St Nicholas Street hoard. Found in 1984, this hoard comprises 2538 coins, including coins from England, Scotland, Ireland and the continent, as well as 54 imitation coins.Coin Type: Penny, Class unclear
Coin Issuer: Edward I, II, or III
Date Minted: 1280-1335
Mint Location: Durham
Find Date: 1984
Obverse: Too worn to decern beyond faint outline of outer text inscription
Reverse: Centrally placed long cross with three pellets in each corner and text ringing the outer edge.
Manufacture Method: Hammered
Condition: The reverse side is in poor condition with only 'DVR' on its text inscription still legible. The central cross and three pellets in each corner are still visible, but the rest is rubbed smooth away. The Obverse has been worn smooth with only a hint of its former inscription and image still remaining.
