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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Penny - Henry I Large Profile/Cross and Annulets type ND
1113 year| Silver | 1.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1113 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#317047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée, with annulet at centre and pellet-in-annulet in each quarter.
Lettering: + GODǷINE : ON : CIC
Translation: Godwine of Chichester
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Large profile/cross and annulets type penny.Cicestrie (Chichester) mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1113. B.M.C. 8
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 "Large Profile/Cross and Annulets" type, was minted during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135). It's interesting to note that this coin was minted using silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coinage was a significant innovation during the medieval period, as it helped to establish a standardized system of currency that could be used across different regions and trade routes. Overall, the Henry I Penny is a fascinating example of medieval coinage, and its use of silver reflects the importance of this precious metal in the economy and trade of the time.
