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Penny - Henry I Annulets type ND
| Silver | 1.22 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1100-1102 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée, annulet at centre, in each quarter, inward-facing pile surmounted by trefoil.
Lettering: + ǷVLEǷORD ON NE
Translation: Wulfweard of London
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Annulets type penny.Lundonia (London) mint; Wulfweard, moneyer. Struck circa 1100-1102 B.M.C. 1
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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Henry I (Annulets type) ND (1100-1102) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.22 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry I, who ruled England from 1100 to 1135. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to replace the earlier coins minted during the reign of his brother, William II. The Annulets type penny was minted in large quantities and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.
