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Penny - William II Cross Fleury and Piles type ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1087-1100) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1095-1100 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury and piles
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - William II (Cross Fleury and Piles type) ND (1095-1100) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of King William II, also known as William Rufus, who was the second son of William the Conqueror and ruled England from 1087 until his death in 1100. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured a new design, known as the Cross Fleury and Piles type, which included a cross fleury (a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends) on the obverse (front) side and a pair of piles (a symbol resembling a pair of pillars) on the reverse (back) side. The use of silver in the minting of this coin was also significant, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely used in coinage during the Middle Ages.
