1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type, class 7 (Posthumous)

€323,608.00
IssuerEngland
Year1275-1278
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.39 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1378, North#1002
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait, holding lis-tipped sceptre.  Note: more realistic busts (several varieties) with shorter hair reaching the King`s nose
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄX III’
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided long cross, with triple pellets in quarters.  Note: sometimes with Lombardic N`s and V`s
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPҺЄ LIP ONL OND
(Translation: Phelip of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1275-1278)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1275-1278)  - Durham mint -
ND (1275-1278)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4199882860
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