Coin, English, silver, issued by Edward I, at Canterbury, Kent, 1285 to 1290.

Coin, English, silver, issued by Edward I, at Canterbury, Kent, 1285 to 1290.

Silver penny of Edward I

Plantagenet, struck in the period 1285-1290

For the first few years of his reign (1272-1307) Edward I continued to strike long cross coins in Henry's name. In 1279, however, he introduced a totally new coinage both in style and denomination. The penny was still the most important denomination, being produced at a total of twelve mints nationwide - but not in Winchester where Henry III had been the last king to strike coins. The new coinage also included struck halfpennies and farthings. All three denominations were to have the king's bust facing and crowned on the obverse and a long cross with three pellets in each angle on the reverse. This example was struck at the Canterbury mint - the reverse legend reads CIVITAS CANTOR.

Coin, English, silver, issued by Edward I, at Canterbury, Kent, 1285 to 1290.