Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
Date1279
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.9cm; weight: 0.94g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051253
About MeKing Edward I imitation 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, Forgery
Coin Issuer: unknown forger
Date Minted: 1279
Mint Location: Unknown, but claims to be minted in 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, but has been cracked in half and stuck back together again with tape. It is a forgery based on legitimate Edward I sterling pennies Class 1, with an incorrect obverse inscription. The reverse has clear central details and legible text where the tape does not obscure it and the coin hasn't been chipped. The obverse has a well smoothed and doubled king portrait for poor striking and mostly legible text, bar some worn and lost letters. The coin has a large chip missing.
