Penny
IssuerIssued by
King Edward I
(Westminster Palace, London, England, 1239 - 1307)
Date1280-1281
Object NameCoin
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsCoins
DimensionsDiameter: 1.75cm; weight:
AcquisitionPurchased through Treasure Trove.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS051305
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: 1280-1281
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 very poor condition. It is a forgery based on Class 3 Edward I pennies, as shown through its trifoliate crown. It employs crude letter forms unlike legitimate class 3 coins and an incorrect spelling of London as 'LVNDON'. The reverse has clear central details and badly worn outer text, with much of the inscription fully worn away. The obverse has a well smoothed king portrait and almost totally worn text. The inscriptions on both sides are more easily made out under light and an magnifying glass.
