Edward I Silver Long Cross Penny Bristol Mint Class 9b - Star On Breast S-1416
Edward I (1272–1307) Hammered Silver Long Cross Penny Class 9b — Star on Breast — Bristol Mint
An attractive medieval silver penny from the provincial mint of Bristol, struck c. 1299–1301. This coin is securely attributed to Class 9b, defined by the distinctive diagnostic star visible on the King's breast.
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Obverse Description: Crowned facing bust within a beaded circle, star visible on the chest drapery. Legend:
✚ EDW R ANGL DNS HYBwith characteristic late 13th-century unbarred 'N's (rendered asII). -
Reverse Description: Long cross pattée with three pellets in each quarter. Mint legend:
VILL BRI STO LIE(Bristol Mint) -
References: Spink SCBC 1416 | North 1037/1