Henry I. (1100 to 1135.)
Denominations.—Silver. Pennies only.
Obverse.—Type. Crowned bust, sometimes full-faced, at others three-quarter faced, or in dexter or sinister profile; generally with a sceptre in the right hand, sometimes one, two, or three stars, or a rose before the face. In some instances the figure is half length and full robed, showing right hand holding sceptre, and left extended. There are many varieties.
Legend. H. HNRI. HNRE. HENRI. HENRIE. HENRIC. HNRICVS. or HENRICVS.—R. RE. or REX.—A. AN. ANG. or ANGL.
Reverse.—Type. Crosses of the same general character as those of previous monarchs; quatrefoils with crosses, pellets, bezants, roses, etc., in them; others the letters P A X, bars and annulets.
Legend. Mint master’s and town names. About eighty moneyers’ names are known. One example has the legend in two circles.
Rarity. All rare; some types extremely so.