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Penny - Henry I Quatrefoil with piles type ND
1111 year| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1111 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross pommée in saltire, with annulet at centre, all over quatrefoil.
Lettering: SPERLIC N LVN
Translation: Sperlig of London
Edge
Official edge incision or 'snick'
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Quatrefoil with piles type penny.London mint; Sperling, moneyer. Struck circa 1111. B.M.C. 7
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 "Quatrefoil Penny," was minted during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135) and features a unique design that includes a quatrefoil (a four-leaf clover-like shape) surrounded by piles of pellets. This design was used to symbolize the king's power and authority. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was widely used in trade and commerce. Despite its age, the Henry I Penny remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
