1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type, class 4a

€323,308.00
IssuerEngland
Year1250-1251
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1365, North#989
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding sceptre.  Note: bust similar to 3d2, king holds sceptre, crown has pellet ornaments, legend starts at 1 o`clock
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS ˚ RЄX III’
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross, with pellet at centre and three pellets in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDAV ION LVN DЄN
(Translation: Davi of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1250-1251)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1250-1251)  - London mint -
Catalog ID3231159730
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