© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Henry IV Light coinage; London ND
| Silver | 0.89 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1413 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoils in quarters, annulet or slipped trefoil before LON
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), Light coinage (1412-13), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry IV (Light coinage; London) ND (1412-1413) coin is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was part of a special issue of coins minted during Henry IV's reign, known as the "light coinage," which were made with a lower weight and smaller diameter than previous coins to address a shortage of small change in circulation. Despite being made of silver, these coins were still widely used in everyday transactions, showcasing the importance of coins as a medium of exchange in medieval England.
