Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward II
(Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales, 1284 - 1327)
IssuerIssued by
King Edward III
(Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, 1312 - 1377)
Date1279-1335
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.8cm; weight:
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051302
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 coins.Coin Type: Penny, Continental forgery
Coin Issuer: unknown forger
Date Minted: 1279-1335
Mint Location: Unknown
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 has clear central details and legible text. The obverse has a lightly smoothed king portrait and legible text, despite some wear and doubling from poor striking. The obverse also has an indent from the cross on the reverse side.
