The Edwardian era saw a shift in social, cultural, and political attitudes that would shape the United Kingdom as we know it today. One of the longest-serving heir apparents in British history, Edward VII only reigned for nine years before his second-born son, George V, succeeded him.

The penny has a long and fascinating history dating back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons and it was originally a silver coin. The name ‘penny’ was retained for the decimal coinage but the coin had a value of 1/100 of a pound.

This coin is also available as part of The Making of Modern Britain Edward VII Bundle, which offers collectors the opportunity to own an example of each of the circulating coins of Edward VII’s reign.