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Penny - Edward Transitional Pyramids type ND
| Silver | 1.26 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1065-1066 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#316237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around voided short cross, pyramids in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + LEOFRIC ON ǷIHREI
Translation: Leofric of Worcester
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Transitional Pyramids type penny.Worcester mint; Leofric, moneyer; struck c.1065-66.
Son of Aethelred II and Emma of Normandy, Edward spent twenty-five years in Normandy before he was adopted into the household of his half-brother Harthacnut in 1040. On the death of Harthacnut, Edward was acclaimed king. He is known by the title 'The Confessor' owing to his piety and he was canonised after his death. There is considerable weight fluctuation within and between the types, which is often unaffected by the smallness of the flan, rather the coin might be thicker to compensate.
Interesting fact
The Transitional Pyramids type Penny, which features King Edward's image, was minted during a time of great change in England. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the transition from the old Anglo-Saxon kingdoms to the new Norman kingdom, which was established after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The coin's unique design features a combination of both Anglo-Saxon and Norman elements, making it a fascinating piece of history.
