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Penny

IssuerIssued by King Edward I (Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)

Date1305-1306

Object NameCoin

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsCoins

DimensionsDiameter: 1.8cm; weight: 1.18g

AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS051088

About MeKing Edward I 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 10 cf1
Coin Issuer: Edward I
Date Minted: 1305-1306
Mint Location: Durham
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 poor condition. The reverse features a large patch of wear, wherein the central details and text have been worn smooth. The remaining text is otherwise legible. The obverse is worn across the board, but especially on the king's portrait which is all but worn smooth. The text again is still legible. The coin has a rough edge from striking and also features a special symbol on its obverse inscription, a cross moline. This is a symbol used by the Benedictine order of monks and Durham's mint.