© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Henry IV Heavy coinage; London ND
| Silver | 1.24 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1399-1412 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in each angle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; London) ND (1399-1412) coin is that it was made of silver, which was a significant change from the previous copper coins that were used in England at the time. This change in material was likely due to the desire to create a more valuable and durable coin that would be more widely accepted in trade. The use of silver in the coinage of this period was a sign of the growing wealth and influence of the English monarchy, and it helped to establish the penny as a trusted and reliable form of currency.
