Edward II penny
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Edward II (1307-1327) penny, 1310-1314.
The obverse of this silver coin depicts a crowned facing bust of King Edward, with the inscription EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB. The Latin translates as: Edward King of England and Lord of Ireland.
A voided long cross with three pellets in the quarter is on the reverse. Here, the inscription reads VILL SCI EDMVNDI, that is 'Town of Bury St Edmunds'.
Found during archaeological excavations at Edinburgh Castle, 1989-1991, this coin offers an example of Canterbury class 15b penny. It was minted before Edward II marched north to fight the Scots. He and his army were later defeated at the Batttle of Bannochburn in 24 June 1314.
The obverse of this silver coin depicts a crowned facing bust of King Edward, with the inscription EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB. The Latin translates as: Edward King of England and Lord of Ireland.
A voided long cross with three pellets in the quarter is on the reverse. Here, the inscription reads VILL SCI EDMVNDI, that is 'Town of Bury St Edmunds'.
Found during archaeological excavations at Edinburgh Castle, 1989-1991, this coin offers an example of Canterbury class 15b penny. It was minted before Edward II marched north to fight the Scots. He and his army were later defeated at the Batttle of Bannochburn in 24 June 1314.
Collection Type
Date Made
1310-1314
Period
Dimensions
dia 17.5mm (dia 11/16")
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Accession No
EDIN135
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