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Penny - Stephen Cross Moline 'Watford' type ND
| Silver | 1.39 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen (1135-1154) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1136-1145 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend around cross moline, lis in quarters.
Lettering: + RAǷVLF ON : NICO :
Translation: Rawulf of Lincoln
Comment
Kings of all England (924-1158), Stephen (1135-54), Cross Moline ('Watford') type penny.Lincoln mint; Rawulf, moneyer. Struck circa 1136-45. B.M.C. 1
Stephen of Blois seized the English throne on the death of his uncle, Henry I, despite his oath to support Matilda, with whom he contended for power during his reign. Substantive types BMC 1 and BMC 7 (Sp#1278/9 & Sp#1282) were the only nation-wide issues, the latter introduced after the conclusion of the final political settlement in 1153.
Interesting fact
The Cross Moline type Penny, also known as the "Watford Penny," was minted during the reign of King Stephen (1135-1154) and features a unique cross moline (a cross with a pair of curved arms) design on the reverse side. This design was used to distinguish the coin from other pennies minted during the same period, and it's believed that the Cross Moline type Penny was minted at the Watford mint in Hertfordshire, England.
