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

€56,000.00
IssuerEngland
Year1258-1270
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1373, North#997
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding sceptre.  Note: similar to 5f but crown has thick single band with low central fleur
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS RЄX | III
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREN AVD ONL VND
(Translation: Renaud of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1258-1270)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1258-1270)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1258-1270)  - Durham mint -
ND (1258-1270)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2451777410
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