1307-1327 Great Britain Edward II Silver Penny – aVF
A scarcer issue from the Durham Mint, this Edward II silver penny of Class 13 was struck under the authority of Bishop Kellawe between 1307 and 1327, featuring the distinctive crozier to the reverse alongside the plain long cross design.
Graded almost Very Fine, the coin retains pleasing detail despite a weak strike in places, a characteristic often encountered on hammered issues of the period.
Finished with an attractive old cabinet patina, this is a highly desirable medieval silver penny offering excellent eye appeal and strong collector interest in the popular Durham ecclesiastical series!
Description
Origin:Great Britain
Mint: Durham Mint, Bishop Kellawe
Denominations:Penny (class 13)
Composition:Silver
Date:1307-1327
Obverse:+ EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB, Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.
Reverse:CIVI TAS DVN ELM, crozier to end of first cross
Diameter & Weight:29mm, 1.3g, 1h
Grade:almost Very Fine, weak strike in places, else nice natural cabinet toning
Provenance:Ex Water Holt, Old Money, Australia, Inventory
References:S 1469
King Edward II of England (1307–1327)
Bloodline and Early Years
Edward II entered the world on 25 April 1284 at Caernarfon Castle in Wales. He belonged to the House of Plantagenet, one of medieval England’s most formidable dynasties and certainly one of its busiest when it came to family drama. His father, Edward I, earned the nickname “Hammer of the Scots” through relentless military campaigns, while his mother, Eleanor of Castile, strengthened valuable European alliances.
Furthermore, Edward grew up with every advantage that royal life could provide, although a famous surname rarely guaranteed an easy reign.
The Path to the Throne
In 1307, Edward inherited the crown after his father’s death. Consequently, he became King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine almost overnight. However, unlike his battle-hardened father, Edward preferred court life and close friendships over military glory.
Moreover, his strong attachment to favourites such as Piers Gaveston angered many powerful nobles. As tensions increased, political disputes turned into open conflict between the king and his barons.
A Mysterious Fate and Lasting Legacy
Eventually, Edward’s wife, Isabella of France, joined forces with Roger Mortimer and challenged his rule. Therefore, Edward lost his throne in 1327, while his son became Edward III.
His death later that year sparked centuries of rumours and speculation. According to the most infamous tale, his enemies chose a spectacularly unpleasant method to end his life. Historians, however, continue to debate the truth, proving that medieval politics rarely lacked imagination.
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