Edward I (1272-1307) silver hammered penny, Berwick mint, local dies, class 4b. Lombardic "E" on obverse and Roman "E" on reverse. Obverse: Facing bust with pellet on breast : "EDWA R ANGL DNS hyB". Reverse: "VILLA BEREVVICI". These were issued after Edward I had taken Berwick from the Scots in the massacre of 1296. The area remained so unstable that local moneyers produced dies for the coinage rather than continuing with the standard issue of the series. Poor collectable condition, see photograph. Spink No: S.1415. Diameter 19mm. Fair. £15.00 e-mail David at d-stuart@d-stuart.demon.co.uk to order. www.abccoinsandtokens.com |