Edward I Silver Hammered Penny – Canterbury Mint – Class 10cf2 (Angular D)

A scarce and interesting medieval English silver hammered penny issued during the reign of Edward I struck at the Canterbury mint.

• Monarch: Edward I

  Mint: Canterbury (CIVITAS CANTOR)

• Class: Fox Class 10cf2 (c. 1306–1307 AD)

• References: Spink 1419 / North 1041

Obverse:

Crowned facing bust of Edward within an inner beaded circle. Features interesting epigraphy variations characteristic of late Class 10 dies, including a round-backed 'E' in EDWARD and a distinct angular/uncial 'D' punch in the contraction DNS.

Reverse:

Long cross pattée with a trefoil of pellets in each quarter, surrounded by the mint inscription CIVITAS CANTOR.

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