1279 – 1307 Edward I Long Cross Penny S1385

Description

1279-1307 Edward I Long Cross Penny

S1385

Obverse

Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.

Note: crown with band shaped to ornaments, usually broken left petal to central fleur portrait as 1d, N usually reversed

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