Extremely Rare Medieval 'Edward I Penny' Silver Dress Hook
Silver, 1.89 grams, 19.32 mm. Circa 1272-1307 AD. Class B, Type 1. A dress hook constructed from an Edward I penny of the London mint. Obverse: EDW REX ANGL DNS HYB, hook and loop attached. Reverse: CIVI TAS LON DON, heavily gilded. Ref: this item is published in Hooked-Clasps & Eyes by Brian read, page 200; item 733. Reported and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (DOR-403D81) and disclaimed under the treasure act 1996 (2008 T128). Extremely fine condition. Found Urchford, Wiltshire 2008.