Silver penny of King Stephen

An image of Coinage. Penny. Stephen (1135-1154), ruler. Howard, moneyer. Carlisle mint. Obverse: Bust right, crowned and diademed, holding sceptre in right hand. Reverse; Cross moline with a fleur in each angle. Silver, die axis 180 degrees, weight 1.39 g, circa 1136-1145. Anglo-Norman Period. English.

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Coinage. Penny. Stephen (1135-1154), ruler. Howard, moneyer. Carlisle mint. Obverse: Bust right, crowned and diademed, holding sceptre in right hand. Reverse; Cross moline with a fleur in each angle. Silver, die axis 180 degrees, weight 1.39 g, circa 1136-1145. Anglo-Norman Period. English.

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Accession Number: CM.1113-2001
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Photographer name: Katie Young
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ISO Speed: 200
Fnumber: 19/1

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