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Halfpenny - Henry I ND
| Silver | 0.52 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1135 |
| Value | ½ Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#317059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross potent, pellets in angles.
Lettering: ADALBOT MON S
Translation: Adalbot, moneyer
Edge
Official edge snick at 2 o'clock
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Cross potent type round halfpenny.Sandwich mint; Adalbot, moneyer. Struck circa 1117.
Henry was the third son of William the Conqueror. Adminstrative reforms and military action to secure Normandy dominated the king's work. After the death of his son in 1120, Henry sought to guaramtee the throne for his daughetr Matilda, widow of German Emperor Henry V.
'The knowledge of only a single obverse and reverse design type for the Henry I halfpence, their stylistic uniformity, and their extreme rarity, all point to an issue of limited duration.' Conte and Archibald, 'Five Round Halfpennies of Henry I' in SNC September 1990, pp. 232-236.
Interesting fact
The Halfpenny coin from the reign of Henry I (1100-1135) is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by numismatists. In fact, some examples of this coin have sold for thousands of pounds at auction!
