Description
Heading: Edward I Coin – Silver Denier as King of Engand and Duke of Aquitaine – 1272-1307
Denomination: Silver denier
Period: Plantagenets
Date: 1272-1307
Origin: Bordeaux mint
Condition: VF+
Obverse: +EDWARDVS REX. lion above AGL’E in two lines
Reverse: +DVX AQIT’ BVRD. cross with E in one angle
Size and Weight: 19mm. 0.86g
References: SCBC 8018. AGC 16A
Features and Provenance: Edward I. also known as Edward ‘Longshanks’ due to his tall stature. was king of England from 1272 to 1307. As prince. he was a vassel of the King of France and ruled Gascony in France as Duke of Aquitaine. often referred to as ‘the Lord Edward’. He was abroad when his father died. but instead of rushing home he paid homage to the Pope and visited Gascony on the way back to England.
He had an eye for business and made sure his affairs were being run efficiently before he left. He also put down a revolt by a French nobleman. All this strengthened his bond with the local people and the King of France. On his return to England he had to contend with Welsh and Scottish unrest.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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