1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type, class 5a

€112,080.00
IssuerEngland
Year1251-1253
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.48 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1367, North#991
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding sceptre.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS RЄX III
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross pommée with pellet at centre and trefoil in each angle.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHEN | RI O | N LV | NDE
(Translation: Henri of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1251-1253)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1251-1253)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1251-1253)  - Durham mint -
ND (1251-1253)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2824028170
Comments