Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
Date1305-1306
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.85cm; weight: 1.39g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051089
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 is slightly worn, but with otherwise clear details and mostly legible text, bar some wear and clipping in places. The obverse is more worn, with the king portrait smoothed away except for his crown. The inscription is mostly legible bar some wear and text lost via clipping. The coin has been clipped on one side.
1309-1310
