1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type, class 8a

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1216-1247
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.48 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1357A, North#981/1
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: new portrait, letter X in shape of curule
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS R ЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.  Note: , cross pattée as initial mark (early style), or cross pommee (late style)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ NICHOLE ON LVN
(Translation: Nichole of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1216-1247)  - -
Catalog ID9014745100
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