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Description: | A struck/ hammered silver penny of Edward I (diameter: 19mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 1.34g). This coin has ben classified as a Class 2 (see Wren, 'The English Long Cross Pennies 1279-1489: Edward I to Henry VII', 1995, page 64 & North, 'English hammered Coinage: Volume 2: Edward I to Charles II: 1272-1662', 1991, page 28). North dates the minting of Class 2 in London between January to May 1280. There are particular charcteristics present which identify the coin as belonging to this class. These include wedge-shaped abbreviation marks after the 'R' and 'L' on the obverse, barred 'A's and reverse barred 'N's.The coin is in a slightly worn but fair condition with all detail visible. [Ed.02]
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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