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

€320,662.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.37 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1348C, North#968/2
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, single (or parallel) crescents as hair left and right, frequent malformed letters
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ WILLELM ON LVND
(Translation: Willelm of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2880734270
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