1 Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; York) ND (1399-1412) front 1 Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; York) ND (1399-1412) back
1 Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; York) ND (1399-1412) photo
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1 Penny - Henry IV Heavy coinage; York ND

 
Silver 1.01 g -
Description
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
1.01 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#126362
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Long cross pattée with central open-work quatrefoil, trefoils in quarters

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS EBO RACI

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS EBO RACI

Translation: City of York

Comment

House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412), York mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage; York) ND (1399-1412) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.01 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry IV, who ruled England from 1399 to 1413. This coin was part of the "heavy coinage" issued by the York mint during his reign, which was characterized by the use of higher quality silver and a heavier weight than previous coinage. This coin is a rare and valuable example of medieval numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.