English Hammered Coins

In the reign of Edward I, the Silver Penny was the largest denomination made for circulation. Here we offer an example of an Edward I Silver Penny from the Durham Mint in Fine condition.

In the reign of Edward I, the Silver Penny was the largest denomination made for circulation. Here we offer an example of an Edward I Silver Penny from the Durham Mint in Very Good condition.

King Edward I, 1272-1307, Silver Penny in Fine.

Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks reigned from 1272 to 1307. Historians have conflicting opinions on his reign, many credit the Monarch for restoring royal authority after the reign of Henry III, establishing Parliament as a permanent institution, and reforming the law through statutes. Others condemn his brutal actions towards the Welsh and the Scots. In the reign of Edward I, the Silver Penny was the largest denomination made for circulation. And regardless of where you stand on Edward I's reign, we think that adding a Silver Penny coined by one of England's most well-known monarchs to your collection will certainly enrich it. Here we offer an Edward I Silver Penny from the London Mint in Very Good condition with a certificate of authenticity!

In the reign of King Edward I, 1272-1307, the largest denomination in circulation was the Silver Penny. They were of such good silver quality that they were illegally exported and melted down. You have a facing portrait of the King on the obverse and a cross on the reverse. Here we present examples of the Edward I Silver Penny from the London Mint in Very good condition. These were the largest denomination struck over 700 years ago.

Edward I, 1272-1307, Penny, Newcastle Mint. Rev. VILL ANO VICA STRI