1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type, class 4a*

€320,658.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1348B, North#966
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄ X
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: as class 4a but with colon stops instead of single pellets
Reverse script
Reverse letteringWILLELM ON LVND
(Translation: Willelm of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - London mint -
Catalog ID8646063600
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