England – Edward I (1272–1307) – AR Silver Long Cross Penny – Medieval Hammered Coin
Country: England
Dynasty: Plantagenet
Ruler: Edward I (1272–1307 AD), attributed
Denomination: Penny
Period: Late 13th – Early 14th Century
Mint: Uncertain
Metal: Silver (AR)
Weight: 1.00 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Condition: Good Fine (GF), with edge damage
Reference: Cf. SCBC 1430 (attribution on accompanying collector’s ticket)
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of the king, surrounded by a partially preserved Latin legend. The portrait is heavily worn, with portions of the crown and facial features remaining visible.
Reverse: Long cross extending toward the edge of the flan, with a quatrefoil-like central ornament and three pellets in each quarter. The surrounding inscription is incomplete and does not permit a confident mint attribution.
Historical Background:
Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks, ruled England from 1272 to 1307. His reign was marked by major administrative reforms, military campaigns and the expansion of royal authority.
The English silver penny was an essential denomination in medieval commerce. Edward I’s coinage reform of 1279 introduced a redesigned penny that became an influential model for subsequent English medieval issues.
Hammered silver pennies circulated widely and played an important role in the monetary economy of medieval England.
Condition and Collector’s Notes:
A medieval hammered silver penny displaying an irregular flan, natural grey toning and extensive circulation wear.
The obverse retains a faint crowned portrait, while the reverse shows a recognizable long-cross design with surviving pellet groups.
A noticeable area of metal loss is present along the edge, together with surface scratches and areas of uneven wear.
The precise mint and variety remain uncertain.
An affordable historical example of English Plantagenet coinage, suitable for collectors of medieval hammered silver coins.
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