1 Penny - Richard II (Tower mint; Type III) ND (1390-1399) front 1 Penny - Richard II (Tower mint; Type III) ND (1390-1399) back
1 Penny - Richard II (Tower mint; Type III) ND (1390-1399) photo
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1 Penny - Richard II Tower mint; Type III ND

 
Silver 1.00 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Richard II (1377-1399)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1390-1399
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.00 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#126360
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Long cross pattée, three pellets in quarters

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: CIVI TAS LOn DOn

Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation: City of London

Comment

Richard II (1377-99), Type III, London (Tower) mint, struck c. 1390-99.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Richard II (Tower mint; Type III) ND (1390-1399) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Richard II, who ruled from 1377 to 1399. During his reign, England faced challenges such as the Black Death, which had a significant impact on the economy and society, as well as political tensions with neighboring countries. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency throughout England and the British Isles.