Penny
1919 KN Penny – George V
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During WWI the Royal Mint used private mints to help with production. This Penny was minted at the Kings Norton Metal Co., Birmingham (used in 1918 and 1919). The mint mark was 'KN'.
1066 Penny – Harold II
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Harold II (Harold Godwinson) silver penny from 1066. Harold only reigned January to October 1066 when he was killed at the Battle of Hastings.
1222-1229 Penny – Henry III
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Canterbury mint. The Short Cross coinage started in 1180 with Henry II and continued through Richard, John and Henry III. All the coins carry the name HENRICVS.
1854 Penny – Victoria
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The Reverse, by William Wyon, shows Britannia seated holding a trident and Union shield. There are a few variations of this and a 4/3 overdate.
1279 Penny – Edward I
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Silver penny of Edward I, struck at the Tower (London) Mint during May–December 1279. 'New coinage' (see article text), this coin is a mule of class 1a/1c.
1121 Penny – Henry I
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Silver Penny of Henry I, struck around 1121. London, moneyer Raulf. The Obverse shows a crowned bust facing left holding a sceptre.
991 Penny – Aethelred II Rochester
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Silver Penny of Aethelred II (also known as Ethelred the Unready). Minted 991-997 at the Rochester mint of moneyer Sidewine.
1412-1413 Penny – Henry IV – Light Coinage SCBC 1732
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Silver Penny of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413. Classed as Light Coinage.
1933 Penny – The Legend of the 1933 Penny: the Real Story
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The 1933 Penny is one of the most talked about British coins of all time. Is there maybe only one in circulation?
1888 Penny – Victoria
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1888 Bun Penny of Queen Victoria, so called as the Queen has her hair tied back into a 'bun'. The Obverse and Reverse were designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Obverse 12, Reverse N.