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Penny - Henry I Profile/Cross Fleury type ND
1102 year| Silver | 1.05 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1102 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#316753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée, annulet at centre.
Lettering: + GODǷINE ON CICI
Translation: Godwine of Chichester
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Profile/cross fleury type penny.Chichester mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1102. B.M.C. 2
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 "Cross Fleury" penny, was minted during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135) and features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the king's profile, while the reverse (back) side features a cross fleury, a type of cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was a symbol of the king's power and influence, and it was used on many coins during his reign.
