Code: 12777
This is a medieval silver penny of King Edward II of England, struck at the Durham Mint under the authority of Bishop Kellawe, between 1312 - 1314 AD
Obverse: + EDWAR R ANGL DNS hyB (Edward King of England Lord of Ireland) Legend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.
Reverse: CIVITAS DUNELM (City of Durham) Long cross with crozier hook to one end representing Bishop Kellawe, three pellets in quarters
The mint at Durham was an ecclesiastical establishment, the profits of which were normally due not to the King, but to the bishop. English Benedictine monk Richard Kellawe was elected as a bishop of Durham on March 31, 1311 and served in this capacity until his death on 9 October, 1316. Coins struck under his authority are known to have a mark as a crozier-end on one of the arms of the reverse cross. In the 19th century, a grave identified as his was excavated in the Durham Cathedral Chapter House. He was the last Benedictine monk to ascend the Episcopal throne.
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King Edward II
DATE: 1307 - 1327 AD (this class was minted between 1312- 1314 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 18mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.39 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1469
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Bedford, United Kingdom
