1 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 5a1

€33,160.00
IssuerEngland
Year1204-1205
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions18.6 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1350A, North#968/4
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: reversed or regular S, irregular curved lines as hair (or circular curls containing no pellets), cross pattee as initial mark on reverse
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringRAVF ON LVNDE
(Translation: Rauf of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1204-1205)  - Ravf of London -
Catalog ID5466511840
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