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pennies

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English coins of silver, derived from Roman denarii, issued from the late 8th to the 17th century and then of copper or bronze from the 18th century until 1967, when they were replaced by a new decimal penny; for equivalent French silver coins introduced in the 8th century, use "deniers."

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penny

English pennies

Long Cross pennies

Long-cross pennies

pennies, English

pennies, Long Cross

pennies, Long-cross

pennies, Short Cross

pennies, Short-cross

Short Cross pennies

Short-cross pennies

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