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

€33,158.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.11 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1348A, North#968/1
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: normally 7 pearls to crown, chin and side whiskers made up of small pellets, hair consisting of 2 or more non-parallel crescents left and right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(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 letteringRICARD ON LVND
(Translation: Ricard of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - Ricard of London -
ND (1189-1199)  - Unknown moneyer -
Catalog ID8792457950
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