Hi everyone, Back again after to long away from the fields! I found this silver penny the other day, I know it's an Edward but unsure which one, don't think it's Edward I though. The only thing I know for sure is that it's a London mintage! The pics arn't brilliant as it is quite shiny, but hopefully someone will tell me who the king is. I don't know how I muddled along for so long trying to identify some 'awkward' hammereds, this site is great!
Unusual piece, has it been polished? I don't know anything about London coins at all but this will bump you up and someone should be around soon.
There are people on this board who know much more about these than I do. But since the king's name on the obverse is given in the unusual abbreviation EDWR, I suggest that your coin is Fox type 10ab4, dated to 1303 AD, during the reign of Edward I. You can find out more about this topic using this wonderful webpage. Yet, type 10 has many varieties and spans into the reign of Edward II. Yours seems quite clear, but here is a penny that I find hard to attribute. Type 10cf1–6 fall just between the reigns of the two kings, and the subvarieties aren't easy to distinguish from each other: Kingdom of England, Edward II (or I?), AR penny, 1305–1310 AD (class 10cf(3?)), London mint. Obv: +EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB, crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches, fleurs on cusps. Rev: CIVI-TAS LON-DON; long cross, three pellets in each angle. 18mm, 1.40g. Ref: Spink 1410–1414.
Here is my Longshanks... England Edward I 1272-1307 AR Penny 19mm 1.3g Class 10c 1302-1310 Canterbury facing, star - Voided long cross 3 pellets quarters North 1040 Ex: @Mat
Had major internet probs! The coin was cleaned as it was very dark, couldn't make out much on it, as can be seen, traces of white powder remain! Thanks for replying.
