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Penny

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

An English coin, of the value of one-twelfth part of a shilling. Its weight is approximately, 1-3 oz. avoird.; of a half penny, 1-5 oz.; of a farthing, 1-10 oz. A half penny is one inch in diameter. Whittaker’s Aim.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

An English coin, being the twelfth part of a shilling. It was also used in America during the colonial period.