Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
Date1307-1309
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.8cm; weight: 1.36g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051191
About MeKing Edward 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 cf3
Coin Issuer: Edward II
Date Minted: 1307-1309
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 and was struck too far to one side both on the obverse and reverse. The reverse has mostly clear central details and legible text, bar some light wear and text cut off at the edge. The obverse has a badly smoothed king portrait and semi legible text, due to heavy wear and a large section being cut off at the edge. The obverse also has a light indent from the cross on the reverse side.
