1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type, class 3

€90,521.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.28 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1347, North#967
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: large or small face, normally 7 pearls to crown, chin and side whiskers made up of small curls
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[moneyer] ON [mint name]
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - -
Catalog ID3813036340
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