Penny - Henry I (Facing Bust/Cross Fleurée type) ND (1117) front Penny - Henry I (Facing Bust/Cross Fleurée type) ND (1117) back
Penny - Henry I (Facing Bust/Cross Fleurée type) ND (1117) photo
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Penny - Henry I Facing Bust/Cross Fleurée type ND

1117 year
Silver 1.37 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry I (1100-1135)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1117
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.37 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#317050
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross fleurée, with annulet at centre.

Lettering: + ALGAR ON LVNDE:

Translation: Aelfgar of London

Comment

Aelfgar, moneyer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Henry I (Facing Bust/Cross Fleurée type) ND (1117) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.37 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 featured a facing bust of the king on one side and a cross fleurée on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from previous coins, which were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was likely due to the increased availability of silver in England during this time period.