Penny

1141 Penny – Empress Matilda - The 1141 Penny of Empress Matilda aka Empress Maude, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. Her 'reign' was 1141-1148.

1205-1207 Penny – John - The 1205 Penny King John. Short Cross coinage started in 1180 with Henry II and continued through Richard, John and Henry III. All the coins carry the name HENRICVS.

1344-1351 Edward III Penny London Mint – Third Coinage - The 1344-1351 Edward III Silver Penny. Third Coinage, minted at the London Mint. "CVI TAS LON DON" meaning "City of London" is a bit of a giveaway!

1937 Penny – George VI - The 1937 Penny was the first issue of the George VI pennies. The Obverse shows a portrait of King George VI by Humphrey Paget.

1352-1353 Penny Edward III York Mint 4th Coinage Series D - King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the York Royal Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.

1352-1353 Penny Edward III Durham Mint 4th Coinage Series D - King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the Durham Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.

1896 Penny – Victoria - The 1896 Veiled (or Old Head) Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. The Obverse by Thomas Brock was used 1895-1901.

1967 Penny – Elizabeth II - The 1967 Bronze Penny of Elizabeth II was the last of the pre-decimal circulation pennies. This is the second issue (words BRITT OMN omitted).

1797 Cartwheel Penny – George III - The 1797 Cartwheel Penny is one of the most remarkable coins in British history. Compared to a modern penny it is almost twice the diameter and 8 times heavier!

1087-1100 Penny – William II - 1087-1100 Silver Penny of William II. This is the BMC type 2, cross in quatrefoil type. The mint is said to be Ilchester (near Yeovil, Somerset, England). moneyer Lifwine.