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Penny - Civil War Angevins; William of Gloucester ND
1150 year| Silver | 0.72 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1150 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadrilateral with incurved sides and fleur at each end, all over cross fleurée.
Lettering: [ ... ]OWΛ : VID : O[ ... ]
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), The Angevin Party, Issues in the name of 'Henry' and 'William'.Unknown mint and moneyer. Mack 262
William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester (d. 1183) was the son and heir of Sir Robert de Caen, 1st Earl of Gloucester, and Mabel of Gloucester, daughter of Robert Fitzhamon. His father was an illegitimate son of King Henry I of England, thus William was a nephew of the Empress Maud (Matilda) and a cousin of King Stephen, the principal combatants of the English Anarchy period.
Interesting fact
The Penny - Civil War (Angevins; William of Gloucester) ND (1150) coin from England was minted during the reign of King Stephen, who ruled from 1135 to 1154. This coin was issued 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. The coin was made of silver and weighs 0.72 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the political and economic conditions of medieval England.
