The 1344-1351 Penny - Edward III - Third Coinage - York MintSilver Penny of King Edward III minted at the York Mint between 1344 and 1351. Third Coinage. SCBC 1556. Diameter 17mm, weighs 0.99g.
Obverse shows the Crowned bust of the King facing front. Third Coinage has head with bushy hair.
Coin shown in image is holed and plugged.
Edge is plain.
Reverse shows Long Cross pattee with Quatrefoil in centre. Three pellets in each quarter. On this coin the legend is not full shown "CIVIT]AS EBO ACI" indicating City of York.There are a LOT of variants of Edward III silver pennies which appear over his 50-year reign. There were also variations in the silver content and weight of the pennies. Several mints were used. Combined with the fact that these were hammered coins, it is probable that no two coins are exactly alike. Clipping was common.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1344
Monarch/Ruler: Edward III (1327-1377)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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