Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
Date1301-1335
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.75cm; weight:
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051275
About MeKing Edward I, II or III 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: 1301-1335
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 good condition. It is a forgery of legitimate English sterling pennies post Class 10 ab1 based on bifoliate crown. The reverse has clear central details and legible text. The obverse has a slightly worn king portrait and legible text, bar one worn letter. The coin employs multiple forms on the same letters and features a bifoliate crown that is more like Gaucher imitation sterling coin crowns than legitimate Edward examples, highlighting its forgery status.
