★ Landmark coinage reform ★

Edward I (1272-1307), AR penny, class 1c, struck 1279. London mint, 1.45g, 18mm.
Obv: EDW REX ANGL DNS HYB, crowned bust fcg.
Rev: CIVITAS LONDON divided by long cross with three pellets in each angle.
SCBC 1382, North EdW 25ff
From TheRed Collection, Ex CNG E-auction 383, lot 727 (realized 100 USD); previously Gordon Singer, and William B. Porter collection.
This coin was struck in the first year of Edward’s massive coinage reform; also the first year of operation of the Tower mint.