Henry I 'Quadrilateral' Silver Penny - Ex Pimprez
Henry I Silver Penny
Quadrilateral on Cross Fleury
Lefred or Lefwine on London
1.42g 19.3mm
Spink - 1276
North - 871
Obverse:
H[ENR]IC[VS]. Crowned bust, looking three quarters l, sceptre in right hand.
Reverse:
L[---- O]N [L]VN. Quadrilateral with curved sides, lis at each angle over cross fleury.
Flan slightly dished and weakly struck in parts, good fine or better.
Ex Pimprez Hoard
Published in:
Phillips, M., Freeman, E. & Woodhead, P. (2011) 'The Pimprez Hoard'. The Numismatic Chronicle. Plate 40 - No. 229 (This coin illustrated)
The Pimprez hoard was discovered in the village of Picardy, Northern France in 2002. It consisted of 569 silver coins, 446 of which were pennies from the reigns of Henry I and Stephen. It was likely deposited around 1140.
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- Metal
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