© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Civil War North-East and Scottish Border Variants ND
| Silver | 1.06 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 | 1.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#318272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross moline with a lis topped annulet in each angle and annulets in each spandrel, mullets dividing the legend at the four cardinal points.
Lettering: * [...] * VND * [...]D * VNI
Translation: Fobund of Durham(?)
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Local and irregular issues of the Civil War, North-East and Scottish border variant.Uncertain mint, probably Durham; Fobund, moneyer. Struck circa 1138-53. Mack# 188
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 (North-East and Scottish Border Variants) ND (1138-1153) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.06 g has a unique feature. It was minted during the reign of King Stephen, who was the first king of England to issue a silver penny. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, known as the "Short Cross" pennies, which were named after the short cross on the reverse side of the coin. These coins were minted to help finance the king's military campaigns during the civil war, and they were used widely throughout England and the surrounding territories.
