Summary
Silver coin, Denomination: Penny
Oxford Mint (possible)
Empress Matilda (1139-1148) Angevin Party
Moneyer: Swetig (possible)
Matilda, daughter of Henry I and mother of Henry II, was crowned at Oxford in 1141. She was defeated in 1142 and returned to Normandy.
Obverse Description
A crowned bust facing right with sceptre in front; the legend around has not been struck only IM of + MATILDI IMP can be seen.
Reverse Description
The reverse has a cross moline with a fleur in each angle; around, ?
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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 1141 AD
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Material
Silver
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.918 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.158, no.936 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.148, no.1326 Pages