(1279–1307) England London Mint – Edward I Silver Penny – Clipped (0.90g)
Own a remarkable piece of medieval English history with this Edward I Silver Penny, struck at the London Mint during the reign of King Edward I (1272–1307). Dating from 1279–1307, this coin comes from the era of the legendary "Hammer of the Scots" and one of England’s most influential medieval monarchs.
Struck in silver and weighing approximately 0.90 grams, this penny represents the classic medieval English coinage system established under Edward I’s reforms. These pennies circulated throughout medieval England and were essential to everyday commerce more than 700 years ago.
This example is noted as Clipped, meaning portions of the outer edge were removed historically, a common practice during medieval times when silver coins were sometimes clipped to recover small amounts of precious metal. Despite this alteration, the coin remains a genuine medieval artifact with significant historical value.
The coin features the traditional medieval design of Edward I’s coinage, including the crowned portrait of the king and the long cross reverse, which was introduced partly to discourage clipping by making edge alterations easier to detect.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: England
- Monarch: Edward I
- Reign: 1272–1307
- Date: 1279–1307
- Mint: London
- Denomination: Penny
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: Approximately 0.90 grams
- Grade: Clipped
- Authentic medieval English hammered coin
- Over 700 years old
A fascinating addition for collectors of medieval England, hammered silver coins, and British royal coinage.
