1 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 5a2

€301,866.00
IssuerEngland
Year1204-1205
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.41 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1350B, North#969
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: reversed S, circular curls left and right (2 or 3 each side) containing single pellets, cross pommee as initial mark on reverse
Obverse script
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS 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 letteringGOLD·WINE·ON·C
(Translation: Goldwine of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1204-1205)  - Goldwine of Canterbury -
Catalog ID9894104600
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