Edward II (1307-27), Silver Penny, long cross type, Canterbury Mint, class 11b (c.1310-14). Facing crowned bust in beaded circle, pellet eyes, legend with inner and outer beaded border surrounding, small letters with large serifs to N, initial mark cross pattée +EDWAR R ANGL DNS hYB, rev. long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, legend with inner and outer beaded border surrounding, CIVI TAS CAN TOR, weight 1.39g (N.1061/3; S.1456). Toned, with some weak areas in legend, a pleasing portrait, good very fine. Value $100 - UP
The new coinage of 1279 in the reign of Edward I introduced a more life-like facing generic bust of the King on the obverse coupled with a long cross pattée on the reverse with the pellet inner angles. Many classes have again been defined by numismatists for this coinage, and by the time the reign of Edward II commences in 1307 we are already at class 11 and run through to class 15, with 11, 12 and 15 all having some sub-division. The only other denominations of the reign are the Halfpenny and Farthing, the Groat having been phased out in 1282 and does not make a reappearance until 1351 in the next reign.

The obverse Latin legend translates as "Edward King of England, Lord of Ireland" and the reverse as "City of Canterbury.".
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, 18th September 2001.