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Please help me with a medieval English penny

BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,477 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am a very dedicated collector of U.S. coins (over 50 years), but recently I have become interested in English coinage. I have owned this medieval English penny for many years. When I purchased I thought that it was a piece from Edward I (1272 - 1307), but I'm not sure. According the source from whom I purchased this piece it was stuck at the London mint (Tower of London) and is a "class 10d." I can't find any references to that class. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me which early English Monarch issued this piece. Thank you.

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Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?

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  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the Darkside Bill, you will definitly get an answer allthough I apolagise that I can not give you one
    things sometimes can be a little slower over here so be patient, Its good to see you over here.

    Steve
    Promote the Hobby
  • BSBS Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭
    The coin is from Edward I and was minted in London. I'm no expert but I think the class is 10cf3.
    Here's a link with some information on these coins. Text
  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,935 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Neat piece.

    FWIW: CRO has a similar Edward I piece for sale right now. Pretty affordable for the punch it packs.
    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
  • AuroraRaritiesAuroraRarities Posts: 167
    Welcome to the Darkside, Bill. I identify with your points of view and appreciate your posts on U.S. side. I'm glad to see you here.

    I am not an expert on this particular series, but I believe the classification issue may be a simple matter of which reference book is used. Have a look at a Coincraft's catalog and you'll find the "10d" whereas Spink's uses different nomenclature. Of course, both books are excellent resources if you have an interest in English coins.

    I have only one copy of the Coincraft book or I'd send you one, but you can find them at most online booksellers. I believe the 1999 or 2000 edition may be the most recent one available.

    Feel free to send me a PM if I can help.
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