Edward I Penny Sterling type; class 4a 1282-1289

Obverse

Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.

Note: comma-shaped contraction mark, late S always used, C and Є open

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + EDW R’ ANGL’ DNS hyB

Lettering (regular font): + EDW R’ ANGL’ DNS HYB

Translation: Edward King of England Lord of Ireland

Reverse

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

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation: City of London

S1394, North 1023

Nice round, flat flan and centrally well struck – a good example of this Plantagenet Penny

Very Fine