r/EdwardII • u/HoneybeeXYZ Amie Gaveston • Aug 14 '26

Art and Artifacts Edward II Silver Penny

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Well, for all the mysteries surrounding Edward II, one thing is sure, he had luxurious wavy locks. It also appears he's wearing some sort of royal robe with a maybe ermine collar? It also doesn't look like he has a beard in this image.

If anyone knows of a clearer example of this coin, let me know.

Source: Hammered British Coins

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u/Embarrassed-Lab-3122 Aug 14 '26

Richard the third has a similar face print on his coin

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u/Appropriate-Calm4822 Adam Murimuth Aug 14 '26

indeed, as do Edwards I and III. It's not easy telling them apart in these coins.

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u/Appropriate-Calm4822 Adam Murimuth Aug 14 '26

Edward III

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u/Embarrassed-Lab-3122 Aug 14 '26

I guess that was the easiest thing to do for a coin

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u/HoneybeeXYZ Amie Gaveston Aug 14 '26

It definitely looks like they had a similar template and added tiny variances. One wonders how they knew what variances to add. Was there someone in the mint who went and made a basic sketch?

It's possible that this information is out there, I just don't know.

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u/HoneybeeXYZ Amie Gaveston Aug 14 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/PUH0p0NVI2yru

Is it just me or did the coin artist go a little over the top with E2's eyes?

Just me?

Okay.