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: 1.28g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051237
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: London
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 was struck too far to one side, cutting off some of its text, but it otherwise has clear central details and legible text. The obverse was centrally struck and has a slightly smoothed king portrait and mostly legible text, bar wear in some places.
