© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Penny - Civil War Angevins; Empress Matilda ND
| Silver | 1.13 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Matilde (1139-1148) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1141-1145 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#319871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend around cross moline with fleur in each angle.
Lettering: [T?]VRCH I L:DE B[R]I.
Translation: Churchil of Bristol
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), The Angevin Party, Matilda (1139-48).Struck at Bristol, Cardiff, Monmouth, Oxford and Wareham Mack 230-40
Matilda was the daugher of Henry I and widow of German Emperor Henry V (d.1125) and had been designated heir to the English throne by her father. Matilda was Countess of Anjou by right of her second husband Geoffrey of Anjou. Matilda arrived in England in pursuit of her inheritance in 1139 and established an Angevin court at Bristol and controlled most of south-western England. Matilda's cause was championed by her half-brother, Henry I's illegitimate son, Robert, Earl of Gloucester. courtesy of Spink
Interesting fact
The Penny - Civil War (Angevins; Empress Matilda) ND (1141-1145) coin from England was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coins was a symbol of the power and wealth of the ruling monarch, Empress Matilda. The coin's design featured an image of Matilda, who was known for her strong leadership during a time of great turmoil in England. Despite being made of silver, the coin was still widely used in circulation, indicating the high level of trust and confidence that people had in the currency.
