English Medieval - Edward I - Contemporary Forgery - Penny > Lot No. 224

Description:
C. 13th century AD. Copper-alloy copy of Edward I period penny. Obv: crude facing bust with trifoliate crown with +IDWN[ ] legend. Rev: long cross with three pellets in each angle dividing CIVI TAS IOD NOL legend, the mint name (London) retrograde with some letters reversed. Interesting.

Measurements:
0.80 grams.

Condition:
Good fine.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £20 - 30 (EUR 20 - 40; USD 30 - 50)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £110