© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Cross-pellet issue ND
| Silver | 0.99 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1461 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, pellets in angles, additional pellets in second and third quarters
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 VI, First reign (1422-61), Cross-pellet issue (1454-61), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry VI (1st reign; Cross-pellet issue) ND (1454-1461) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 0.99 g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI's reign was marked by the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York that lasted from 1455 to 1485. Despite the political instability, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the Cross-pellet issue being introduced in 1454 and remaining in circulation until 1461. This coin is a testament to the resilience of the English monetary system during a period of significant upheaval.
