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Penny

IssuerIssued by King Edward I (Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)

Date1280-1289

Object NameCoin

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsCoins

DimensionsDiameter: 1.7cm; weight:

AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS051301

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: 1280-1289
Mint Location: Unknown, but claims to be minted in York, by its archbishops
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 slightly poor condition, with a 9mm crack forming parallel to its king portrait. It is a convincing forgery of a Class 3g penny. It is shown false through its use of unbarred 'A' letter forms in its inscription, something only used after the class of coin it is trying to imitate. The reverse has clear central details and legible text, bar some heavy wear in places. The reverse also features a small quatrefoil design at it's crosses centre, a detail unique to York's episcopal mint. The obverse has a well smoothed king portrait and legible text. The obverse also features a very worn, but still visible detail of a quatrefoil at the base of the king's neck, a detail unique to York's episcopal mint. The coin has been clipped.