Penny - Civil War (Ornamented group; King Stephen) ND (1140-1149) front Penny - Civil War (Ornamented group; King Stephen) ND (1140-1149) back
Penny - Civil War (Ornamented group; King Stephen) ND (1140-1149) photo
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Penny - Civil War Ornamented group; King Stephen ND

 
Silver 1.17 g -
Description
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
1.17 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#319069
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saltire fleury over cross patte, ornaments in legend.

Comment

Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Local and irregular issues of the Civil War, the Ornamented group attributed to York.
Struck at the York mint circa 1140-49. Mack# 218

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 Penny - Civil War (Ornamented group; King Stephen) ND (1140-1149) coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) is notable for its unique design, which features a crowned bust of King Stephen, who ruled England from 1135 to 1154. The coin's design was created by the Royal Mint and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.