1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type, class 2

€163,211.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.32 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1346, North#965
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: 2 chin whiskers made of small curls, no side whiskers, almost always 5 pearls to crown, frequently no collar, sometimes RE/X
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS 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+ RAVL · ON · LVND
(Translation: Raul of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - -
Catalog ID1472435800
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