1279 – 1307 Edward I England Penny London NGC Slabbed 1877 Montrave Hoard

Description

This is a medieval silver penny of King Edward I struck at the London Mint between 1279 – 1307 AD

Obverse: + ЄDW R’ ΛИGL’ DИS hYB (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland) Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.

Reverse: CIVI TΛS LOИ DOИ (City of London) Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.

This coin was originally one of 8000+ coins found in 1877 Montrave Hoard. It was initially acquired from the British Museum and slabbed by NGC as proof of provenance and authenticity. Rare with such a good provenance!