1 Penny - William I (Early issues) ND (1165-1174) front 1 Penny - William I (Early issues) ND (1165-1174) back
1 Penny - William I (Early issues) ND (1165-1174) photo
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1 Penny - William I Early issues ND

 
Silver (.925) 1.05 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William I (1165-1214)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1165-1174
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.05 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#309043
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross pattée with four or five pellets arranged in a crosslet in each quarter.

Comment

Examples of this coin occur with a left facing bust.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - William I (Early issues) ND (1165-1174) from Scotland is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of King William I on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the early issues of William I's reign and was later replaced by a different design. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.