© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Civil War Ornamented group; Eustace Fitzjohn ND
| Silver | 1.18 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1140-1149 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#319254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross patteé with barred arms in quatrefoil, large pellet in annulet at centre, and others on cusps and in spandrels.
Lettering: + THOMAS FILIVS VLF
Translation: Thomas FitzUlf
Comment
Eustace Fitzjohn's family originally came from the south-east of England but he made his career serving in the court of King Henry I and became a man of power and influence in the north. On the death of Henry, Eustace initially swore fealty to the new King Stephen but after some skirmishes and sieges between Stephen, Queen Matilda (daughter and heir apparent to Henry) and King David of Scotland (uncle to Matilda), Eustace became a supporter of David. It was around this time of the Anarchy that these silver pennies were struck, usurping the king's right to maintain a monopoly on the coinage of the realm, a right that has been entrenched since Anglo Saxon times. Mack 223Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Civil War (Ornamented group; Eustace Fitzjohn) ND (1140-1149) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.18 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Stephen, who ruled England from 1135 to 1154. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the Civil War period, which lasted from 1135 to 1153, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
