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1 Penny - Prince Henry Period D ND
| Silver (.925) | 1.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Henry (1139-1152) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1139-1152 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with a smaller cross in each quarter.
Comment
Prince Henry was Lord of Northumberland and Huntingdon, son of King David I. He minted in his own name.Period A coins were minted between 1139 and the early 1140's. Dates are estimates only.
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Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from Scotland, featuring Prince Henry (Period D) and made of silver (.925), was minted during a time of great change in Scotland. The coin was issued during the reign of King David I, who ruled from 1124 to 1153 and was instrumental in introducing new coinage to Scotland. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous coins, which were made of copper or bronze. This change in material was likely due to the increasing trade and economic growth of Scotland during this period.
