Stephen Penny Coin

Extremely rare King Stephen “York Flag” type silver pennies (c. 1135–1154, S1313) are highly prized, with one notable example selling at auction for

£8,500. Other high-grade or rare examples have been listed or sold for around £2,500, with even fragmented or lower-grade examples commanding hundreds of pounds due to their rarity and historical significance.

Significant Sale: A metal detectorist found a well-preserved York Flag type penny that sold for £8,500 in 2020.
Dealer Listings: Examples of this “Civil War” type penny from Stephen’s reign often appear at specialist dealers for roughly £2,500.
Rarity & Type: Known as S1313, the coin is famous for featuring a “flag” or banner in front of the King’s face. It is a rare coin from the chaotic period known as “The Anarchy”.

These coins were issued during a period of conflict, with the York mint producing special types, making them highlights of any English hammered coin collection.