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Penny - Henry I Quadrilateral on cross fleury type ND
| Silver | 1.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1125-1135 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Quadrilateral on cross fleury.
Lettering: +A[ELW(?)]I: ON: EXCES
Translation: Alwine(?) of Exeter
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Quadrilateral on cross fleury type penny.Exeter mint; Alwine(?), moneyer. Struck circa 1125-35. B.M.C. 15
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 Penny coin of Henry I, also known as the "Quadrilateral on cross fleury" type, was minted during his reign from 1125 to 1135. It was made of silver and weighed 1.4 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a cross fleury, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends, symbolizing the king's connection to the Church and his royal status. This design was used on many of Henry I's coins and has become a distinctive feature of his coinage.
