Description

King Edward I, 1272-1307.

New Coinage.

Penny, 1280-1281.

York (Royal) Mint.

Obverse: Broad face, large nose, rougher work.

Obverse Legend: + EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland).

Reverse: Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.

Reverse legend: CIVI TAS EBO RACI  (City of York).

Catalogue: Spink: 1429.

Sterling silver: 1.22g, 19mm.

Grade: Fine, toned, slight wave to the flan, reverse off center.