Medieval England King Edward Silver Penny Ex. Montrave Hoard 1877
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This is a medieval silver penny of King Edward Ist struck at the London Mint in 1280 AD
Obverse: + ЄDW R' ΛИGL' DИS hYB (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland) Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.
Reverse: CIVI TΛS LOИ DOИ (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.
This coin was originally one of 8000+ coins found in 1877 Montrave Hoard. It was initially acquired from the British Museum and slabbed by NGC as proof of provenance and authenticity. Rare with such a good provenance!
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward Ist
DATE: 1272 - 1307 AD (this class was minted in 1280 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 19.5mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.30 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1386, North 1015
PROVENANCE: Originally found in the 1877 Montrave Hoard (Scotland)
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Avon, United Kingdom
