Summary
Silver coin, Denomination: Penny
York Mint
Issued by Eustace Fitzjohn
Baronial Issues; Type: Lion
This coin type was once attributed to Eustace the elder son of King Stephen (see Numismatic Chronical 1890 p. 42.) and was purchased by the Museum as such in 1932.
Obverse Description
A lion passant to right above two shackle-bolts, cross, star and two annulets in field; around, + EISTAOhIVS
Reverse Description
Within a circle of beads, a cross fleury with lis tipped sceptres from the coin edge in the arms; around, a series of ornaments
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Spink & Son Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
circa 1153 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.105 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.158, cf. No.931 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.147, no.1320 Pages