1 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 6b

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1213-1215
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#1354, North#974
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: very tall lettering and long rectangular face
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
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 scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+RAVF ON LVNDЄ
(Translation: Rauf of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1213-1215)  - -
Catalog ID4684109910
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