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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Pinecone-mascle issue ND
| Silver | 0.92 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1433 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#128150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoils in angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS DVNO LMI
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS DVNO LMI
Translation: City of Durham
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI, First reign (1422-61), Pinecone-Mascle issue (1431-33), Durham mint, Bishop Langley.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry VI (1st reign; Pinecone-mascle issue) ND (1431-1433) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 0.92 g is that it features a unique design element - the pinecone-mascle issue. This design element is a small pinecone-shaped ornament that appears on the coin's reverse side, near the center. It is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the king's connection to the Order of the Garter, which was a prestigious chivalric order that Henry VI was a member of. This feature makes the coin stand out from other coins of the same era and adds to its historical significance.
