★ The Battle of Bannockburn ★

ENGLAND: Edward II (1307-1327) AR penny, class 11a, issued 1310-14. London, 1.37g, 19.5mm.
Obv: +EDWR ANGL DNS HYB; Facing crowned bust, broken left ornament, round-backed E.
Rev: CIVI TAS LON DON, voided long cross pattée; three pellets in quarters; round-backed C.
SCBC 1455, North 1060.
From TheRed collection
A decent portrait and lovely toning.

This coin was issued during the conflict between King and barons over the king’s favourite, Piers Gaveston, who was executed by the barons in 1312. Meanwhile, Robert the Bruce succeeded in pushing the English out of Scotland, culminating in a decisive victory for the Scots at the famous battle of Bannockburn.