1 Farthing - Henry III Long Cross type, class 5b

€378,745.00
IssuerEngland
Year1250-1272
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.37 g
Dimensions9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueQuarter circle
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1368A, North#992
Obverse descriptionLower right segment of forward facing portrait with sceptre to the left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering[hЄN]RIC[VS RЄX | III]
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering[RIC ARD] OND [VRH]
(Translation: Ricard of Durham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1250-1272)  - Durham mint -
Catalog ID8325670440
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