Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
Date1301-1314
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.85cm; weight: 1.37g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051058
About MeImitation King Edward I or II 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, Forgery based on genuine Class 10 and 11 pennies
Coin Issuer: unknown forger
Date Minted: 1301-1314
Mint Location: Unknown, Claims to be from Canterbury
Find Date: 1984
Obverse: Forward facing crowned head with broad, curling hair framed with text inscription.
Reverse: Centrally placed long cross with three pellets in each corner and text ringing the outer edge.
Manufacture Method: Hammered
Condition: The coin is in good condition on both sides with hardly worn images and clearly legible text. It is a clear forgery based on it having incorrect inscriptions on both sides.
