1 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 5c

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1207-1210
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.47 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1352, North#971
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: slightly rounder portrait, letter X in the form of a St. Andrew`s cross
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+ RAVF • ON • LVNDЄ
(Translation: Rauf of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1207-1210)  - Abel of London -
ND (1207-1210)  - Rauf of London -
ND (1207-1210)  - Rauf of Winchester -
ND (1207-1210)  - Walter of London -
Catalog ID7196644810
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