The Penny was originally an anglo-saxon coin denomination introduced by King Offa of Mercia ~785 AD. With a weight of 1.3-1.5g, they were similar in size and weight to the continental 'denier' and anglo-saxon 'sceat'.
Throughout the period of the Kingdom of England, from its beginnings in the 9th century, the penny was produced in silver. Pennies of the same nominal value, one 240th of a pound sterling, were in circulation continuously until the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707.
Various designs were struck during the centuries; In 1180 a new style of coin, the short-cross penny was introduced. It was replaced in 1247 by the long-cross penny.
Throughout the period of the Kingdom of England, from its beginnings in the 9th century, the penny was produced in silver. Pennies of the same nominal value, one 240th of a pound sterling, were in circulation continuously until the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707.
Various designs were struck during the centuries; In 1180 a new style of coin, the short-cross penny was introduced. It was replaced in 1247 by the long-cross penny.
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Edward I
Obverse: + EDW R ANGL DNS hYB - Crowned bust facing. Cross Moline Mintmark.
Reverse: CIVITAS DVREME - Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle.
Diameter:
18.2 mm
Die Orientation: 2 H
Weight: 1.16 g
Die Orientation: 2 H
Weight: 1.16 g
No notes for this coin
Spink 1411.
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Henry VI
Obverse: HENRICVS REX ANGLIE, Crowned bust of Henry facing, annulets in fields
Reverse: VILLA CALIS, Long cross, three pellets in each quadrant, an anulet also in the 1st and 4th quadrants
Diameter:
18 mm
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 0.8 g
Die Orientation: 12 H
Weight: 0.8 g
King of England and disputed King of France
AR Penny, Calais mint
S 1845