1 Penny - John Short Cross type, 5a/5b mule

€320,711.00
IssuerEngland
Year1205
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1350C, North#968-9/70
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS R ЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross, with four pellets in angles.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ PIЄRЄS · ON · DVRЄ
(Translation: Pieres of Durham)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1205)  - -
Catalog ID2253572400
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