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Penny

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

IssuerIssued by King Edward II (Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)

Date1306-1307

Object NameCoin

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsCoins

DimensionsDiameter: 1.7cm; weight: 1.35g

AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS051099

About MeKing 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, Class 10 cf2
Coin Issuer: Edward I or II
Date Minted: 1306-1307
Mint Location: 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 OK condition. The reverse is clear and text legible, bar heavy clipping on one side and a patch of wear on one segment. The obverse is more worn, with the portrait mostly smoothed and text rubbed away in some places. the coin has been heavily clipped on the top half above the portrait, cutting off the inscriptions on both sides.