© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Civil War Cross Moline / Defaced ND
| Silver | 1.08 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1138-1145 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#317420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross moline, fleur in each angle.
Lettering: + [S]ǷEIN : ON : S[NOT]
Translation: Swein of Nottingham
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Cross Moline type penny with defaced obverse.Nottingham mint; Swein, moneyer (original). Struck circa 1138-45. Mack#149
Stephen of Blois seized the English throne on the death of his uncle, Henry I, despite his oath to support Matilda, with whom he contended for power during his reign.
Coins struck from erased dies late 1130s-c.1145:
The association of these coins with the Interdict of 1148 is erroneous. Some of the marks that disfigured the dies were probably cancellation marks, but the exigencies of the civil war required the re-use of the dies. Other defacements may well be an overtly political statement.
Interesting fact
The Cross Moline / Defaced Penny coin from England, minted between 1138-1145, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, and many of them have been lost or destroyed over time, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver and weighs 1.08g adds to its value and rarity.
