1327 SILVER PENNY EDWARD III CANTERBURY MINT

This exceptional silver penny dates to 1327 and bears the distinctive marks of the Canterbury mint, one of medieval England's most prestigious coining facilities. Struck during Edward III's inaugural regnal year, this coin represents a significant convergence of historical importance and numismatic rarity. The Canterbury mint maintained exacting standards throughout the medieval period, and coins bearing its attribution command particular attention from serious collectors. This authentic piece provides direct evidence of early Edwardian monetary administration, regional minting practices, and the sophisticated distribution of coining authority across England's principal mints. The penny denomination served as the economic lifeblood of 14th-century commerce, yet survival rates remain modest after nearly seven centuries of circulation and attrition. Specimens attributable to specific mints, particularly Canterbury, represent enhanced historical value and archaeological significance. An essential acquisition for collectors pursuing comprehensive medieval English collections or those focused on the numismatic output of individual royal mints during the formative Edwardian period.