1279 SILVER PENNY EDWARD I IRELAND

An exceptional medieval penny struck in Ireland during Edward I's reign in 1279. This silver coin exemplifies the monetary system of late 13th-century Ireland under English rule, bearing the monarch's effigy and inscriptions characteristic of the period. The penny was the principal circulating coin of medieval commerce, making this piece a tangible connection to Irish economic history. As a genuine artefact spanning over seven centuries, it reflects the coinage standards and minting practices of Edward I's reign. Each coin displays its own patina and wear patterns, testament to its authentic age and historical provenance.