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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An
AR
Short-cross penny
struck 978 - 1016 AD
in
Winchester
Obverse:
Reverse:
Diameter:
-
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
No notes for this coin
No references provided for this coin
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Edward I
An
AR
Long-cross penny
struck 1299-1301 AD
in
London
Obverse:
Reverse:
Diameter:
18 mm
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1.35 g
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 1.35 g
No notes for this coin
Spink 1408
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Henry III
An
AR
Long-cross penny
struck 1216-1272 AD
in
Canterbury
Obverse: HENRICVS REX III / Crowned facing bust, sceptre in right hand
Reverse: ROB ERT ONC ANT /
Diameter:
-
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.33 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.33 g
Moneyer Robert
5c2
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Henry III
An
AR
Long-cross penny
struck 1247-1279 AD
in
London
Obverse:
Reverse:
Diameter:
-
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.47 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.47 g
Moneyer Henri
5c
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Henry III
An
AR
Long-cross penny
struck 1216-1272 AD
in
London
Obverse: hENRICUS REX:III / crowned facing bust
Reverse: NIC/OLC/ONL/VND / voided long cross, with trefoil in each quarter
Diameter:
-
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
Die Orientation: -
Weight: -
From The Brussels Hoard
Type 3d1
No references provided for this coin
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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