Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
AssociatedAssociated with
Gaucher of Châtillon
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.7cm; weight: 1.15g
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051269
About MeA continental imitation of a King 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 coinsCoin Type: Penny, Continental
Coin Issuer: Gaucher of Châtillon as Edward I
Date Minted: 1313-1322
Mint Location: Yves, but claims to be 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, with a patch of damage on its outer edge. The reverse has clear central details and legible text, bar the spot where the coin is damaged and the text its lost. The obverse has a clear king portrait and legible text, bar loss from damage in the same place as the reverse.
