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Penny - Civil War Uncertain issues ND
| Silver | 0.64 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1145-1150 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#319757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around cross moline, with inward-facing fleur in each quarter.
Lettering: [ ... ]ON IVEL
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Local and irregular issues of the Civil War, Uncertain issues.Struck at the Ilchester mint circa 1145-50, moneyer unknown.
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 (Uncertain issues) ND (1145-1150) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 0.64 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 coins with his own image. The coin's design features a crowned bust of the king on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's power and the Christian faith. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in England, known as The Anarchy, which was a period of civil war and political instability that lasted from 1135 to 1153. Despite the challenges of this time, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used in trade and commerce. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
