Penny - Stephen Voided cross and stars type ND

The Stephen Penny, also known as the "Voided Cross and Stars" penny, was minted during the reign of King Stephen (1135-1154) in England. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a departure from the usual copper or bronze used for pennies at the time. This was likely due to a shortage of copper during Stephen's reign, which led to the use of alternative metals for coinage. The silver pennies were not widely popular, however, and were eventually replaced by copper pennies once the supply of copper increased. Today, the Stephen Penny is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds.

• medieval
• early modern