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

€323,491.00
IssuerEngland
Year1257
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.46 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1371, North#995
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding lis-tipped sceptre.  Note: bust similar to 5d3 (Canterbury busts usually coarser) but with jewelled crown
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 lettering:DA VID ONL VND
(Translation: David of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1257)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1257)  - London mint -
Catalog ID3731986200
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