English hammered silver penny

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

c. 1066 - 1600

Issuing entity

Kingdom of England

Hand-struck silver penny with a royal bust and, on most issues, a cross reverse naming the moneyer and mint.

Historical context

Hammered pennies record the medieval English mint network in their reverse legends.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Class and moneyer listings require transcription from a printed reference.
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