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silver pennies from the reign of King Edward I (1279-1307) and thus their metal fineness will be of the traditional sterling standard of 92.5% fine metal.

Their details are as follows.

Pennies of Edward I 1. Class 1d (May-December 1279) London 1.35g 2. Class 2b (January-May 1280) London 1.13g 3. Class 4a4 (1282-9) Canterbury 1.36g 4. Class 4b London 1.35g 5. Class 4b London 1.39g 6. Class 4b London 1.41g 7. Class 4c London 1.33g 8. Class 4e London 1.40g

As can be seem, the coins all belong to the start of the Edwardian sterling coinage (introduced in 1279) and are also of very good weight. It is very probable indeed that they represent a single deposit made in the course of the 1280s (class 4 was in production 1282-9, but it is likely that the bulk of this issue belongs to the early part of the period). It is my opinion, therefore, that the find fulfils the criteria of Treasure, according to the terms of the Act.

Dr Barrie J. Cook Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage Department of Coins and Medals British Museum 5 May 2005