England 1 Penny - Edward I, 1280 – 1281

Sterling type; class 3e

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1280 – 1281
Ruler Edward I (1272–1307)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.37
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1280 to 1281. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.37 g.

Obverse
Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle. Note: long, narrow face (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland)
Reverse
Long cross pattée with quatrefoil at centre and trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around. (City of York)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1280-1281)  Durham (Bishop de Insula) mint (Sp#1422) 5%
ND (1280-1281)  Newcastle-upon-Tyne mint (Sp#1428) 42%
ND (1280-1281)  York (episcopal) mint (Sp#1430) 5%
ND (1280-1281)  York (royal) mint (Sp#1429) 58%

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