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

€323,414.00
IssuerEngland
Year1253-1256
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.54 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1369, North#993
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding lis-tipped sceptre.  Note: almond eyes or wedge-tailed R, variety with disjointed central fleur and/or no stalks
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄX III
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross, with central pellet, triple pellets in quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNIC OLЄ ONL VND
(Translation: Nicole of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1253-1256)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1253-1256)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1253-1256)  - Durham mint -
ND (1253-1256)  - London mint -
Catalog ID1629806430
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