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Penny - Henry I PAX type ND
1103 year| Silver | 1.28 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1103 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two parallel lines across central field, two annulets above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ STENARD ON ÐTFI
PΛX
Translation: Stanheard of Thetford
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Pax type penny.
Thetford mint; Stanheard, moneyer. Struck circa 1103. B.M.C. 3
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 guarantee the throne for his daughter Matilda, widow of German Emperor Henry V.
Interesting fact
The Henry I Penny, also known as the "PAX" type, was issued during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135) and features the king's name and title in Latin on one side, and a cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.28 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its small size, the Henry I Penny was an important coin in medieval England and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
