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Penny - Civil War Angevins; Patrick of Salisbury ND
| Silver | 1.01 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1145-1154 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadrilateral with incurved sides and fleurs at limbs, all over cross fleurée.
Lettering: STANIVG : ON : SA
Translation: Stanung of Salisbury(?)
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), The Angevin Party, Issue attributed to Earl Patrick of Salisbury.Uncertain mint, possibly Sereburh (Salisbury); Stanung, moneyer. Mack 271
Patrick of Salisbury (circa 1122-68), the 1st Earl of Salisbury was an Anglo-Norman nobleman and the uncle of Sir William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, the 'greatest knight that ever lived'. Born to Walter of Salisbury and Sibilla de Chaworth, Patrick was constable of Salisbury. While Patrick initially supported King Stephen in The Anarchy (1135-53), he transferred his allegiance from King Stephen to the Empress Matilda when his sister, Sybilla, married John FitzGilbert in 1141. John was the former Marshal to Henry I and a recent supporter of Matilda. Through this astute political move, Patrick was made an earl and gained the friendship of his new brother-in-law. John went so far as to send his younger son William to stay with Patrick, and it was during this time that William began to learn the qualities of knighthood that made him a legend.
Interesting fact
The Penny - Civil War (Angevins; Patrick of Salisbury) ND (1145-1154) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.01 g was minted during the reign of King Stephen, who was the king of England from 1135 to 1154. This coin was minted during a time of civil war in England, known as The Anarchy, which lasted from 1135 to 1153. The coin's design features a crowned bust of King Stephen on one side and a cross on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
