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Penny - Civil War Midlands Variants ND
| Silver | 1.36 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1138-1153 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#318126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross in circle, martlet in each angle.
Lettering: WHICHELI[NVS D]ERBI
Translation: Walkelin of Derby
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Local and irregular issues of the Civil War, Midlands variant.Derby mint; Walkelin, moneyer. Struck circa 1141. Mack#175
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.
Interesting fact
The Standard circulation coin Penny - Civil War (Midlands Variants) ND (1138-1153) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.36 g is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted during the reign of King Stephen (1135-1154), who was the first king of England to issue a silver penny. The coin's design features a crowned bust of the king on one side and a cross on the other. The Midlands Variants were minted in the cities of Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham, and they are distinguished by their unique mint marks. The coin's silver content and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
