1 Penny - Henry V (Durham mint; Class G) ND (1413-1422) front 1 Penny - Henry V (Durham mint; Class G) ND (1413-1422) back
1 Penny - Henry V (Durham mint; Class G) ND (1413-1422) photo
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1 Penny - Henry V Durham mint; Class G ND

 
Silver 0.93 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry V (1413-1422)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1413-1422
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.93 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#128148
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Long cross pattée, trefoil in each quarter, annulet in first quarter

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS DUN OLM

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS DUN OLM

Translation: City of Durham

Comment

House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry V (1413-22), Durham mint, Class G.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Henry V (Durham mint; Class G) ND (1413-1422) coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry V, who was known for his military campaigns in France during the Hundred Years' War. The coin's design features the king's crowned bust on the obverse (front side) and a long cross with three pelicans on the reverse (back side). The pelicans are a symbol of charity and are believed to represent the king's generosity and concern for his subjects.