1 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 5b

€55,928.00
IssuerEngland
Year1205-1207
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.45 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1351, North#970
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: regular S, circular pelleted curls, cross pattee as initial mark on reverse
Obverse script
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.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ ADAM • ON • LVND
(Translation: Adam of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1205-1207)  - Adam of London -
ND (1205-1207)  - Fvlke of London -
ND (1205-1207)  - Iohan of Exeter -
ND (1205-1207)  - Willelm T of London -
Catalog ID5340035090
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