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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Penny - Henry I Small Profile/Cross and Annulets type ND
1119 year| Silver | 1.39 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry I (1100-1135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1119 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#317054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée with annulet at centere, pellet-in-annulet in each quarter.
Lettering: +ǷVLNOÐ: ON: hAS
Translation: Wulfnoth of Hastings
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Henry I (1100-35), Small profile/cross and annulets type penny.Hastings mint; Wulfnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1119. B.M.C. 12
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 "Silver Penny," was minted during the reign of King Henry I of England (1100-1135) and is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It is believed that only about 50 of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors. In fact, in 2010, one of these coins was sold at an auction for a whopping $1.1 million!
