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Penny - Henry I Annulets and Piles type ND
1105 year| Silver | 1.32 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1105 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#316756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quatrefoil, with annulet at centre and within each limb.
Lettering: + hΛǷΛRD O N[...]R
Translation: Howard of Norwich
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Annulets and piles type penny.Nordwic (Norwich) mint; Howard, moneyer. Struck circa 1105. B.M.C. 4
Henry was the third son of William the Conqueror. Adminstrative reforms and military action to secure Normandy dominated the king's work. After the death of his son in 1120, Henry sought to guaramtee the throne for his daughetr Matilda, widow of German Emperor Henry V.
Interesting fact
The Henry I Penny, also known as the "Annulets and Piles" type, was issued during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135). It was minted in silver and features a unique design, with a cross patonce (a cross with flared ends) on the obverse (front) side, and a crowned bust of the king on the reverse (back) side. This coin was part of a series of silver pennies issued by Henry I to promote trade and commerce in England and its territories. Despite being minted over 900 years ago, some of these coins still exist today and are highly sought after by collectors.
