Edward I Silver Penny 2b Durham

Reference:D1847
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Edward I Silver Penny

Class 2b

Durham

1.39g 19.8mm

Spink - 1422

North - 1015

£165.00
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Obverse:

EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. Facing crowned bust.

 

Reverse:

CIVITAS DVREME. Longcross with trefoil pellets in each angle.

 

Very fine, toned. Same die pair as Allen number 32.

 

From the J. C. Rowell Collection [bt from us January 2022 - Ref D1451]

 

Class 2b represents the first class of Edward I coinage, in his own name, struck at Durham. Although the dies were ordered by writ on 2 November 1279, production was delayed due to a failure to surrender all dies from the previous long cross coinage. This class was struck under Bishop Robert de Insula (Robert of Holy Island), whose Latin byname reflects his origin at Lindisfarne. He was elected Bishop of Durham in 1274 and held the postition continuously until his death on 7 June 1283. 

 

See:

Allen, A. (2003). 'The Durham Mint'. Spink - British Numismatic Society Special Publication 4. Plate 2, number 32.

D1847

Data sheet

Metal
Silver

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