Plantagenets England // Edward I, 1272-1307 Silver Penny

Medieval England. Plantagenet Dynasty. Edward I, 1272–1307 AD. Silver Penny, Class 3c, London (Tower) Mint. Struck circa June 1280–December 1281 AD, this “New Coinage” issue features a crowned facing bust of Edward I; inscription EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB around / The reverse shows a long cross pattée with triple pellets in each quarter; inscription CIVITAS LONDON around. Coin reference: SCBI 39 (North), 95–7; North 1018; SCBC 1389 for type. Measures 19mm, weighs 1.42g. Light marks, graded Good VF. Provenance: From the 2015 Haddiscoe Hoard (PAS NMS C8AA6F); Ex Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). *** Edward’s reformed coinage brought consistency and trust to English money during a period of military expansion and administrative centralization.

— Struck c. 1280–1281 AD at the London (Tower) Mint
— Provenance: Ex-CNG; From the 2015 Haddiscoe Hoard
— Diameter 19mm; Weight 1.42g

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