Katalog
| İhraççı | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1251-1254 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Para birimi | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 1.4 g |
| Çap | 19 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Sp#6236, Sp#6240 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets, beard of pellets, crown with spurs at ends of band with pelleted fleur, enclosed within a triangle |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı |
hENRI | CVS R | ЄX | III (Translation: Henry III, King) |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı |
RIC | ARD | ON D | IVЄ (Translation: Richard of Dublin) |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (1251-1254) - Class 2a - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 5139191320 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: The 1251-1254 Henry III Penny from the Dublin mint is a tangible link to Anglo-Norman rule in Ireland. Henry III, King of England and Lord of Ireland, consolidated royal authority and standardized coinage across his domains. This issue falls within his 'long cross' coinage reform, initiated in 1247 to combat widespread coin clipping. The Dublin mint’s operation underscores its strategic importance as an administrative and economic hub for English interests in Ireland, facilitating trade and taxation.
Artistry: This silver penny exemplifies the early Gothic numismatic style prevalent in 13th-century England and its dependencies. While specific engravers are unrecorded, the design adheres to royal standards. The obverse features a stylized, crowned bust of Henry III facing forward, often with a sceptre, conveying regal authority. The reverse prominently displays a voided long cross extending to the coin's edge, a deliberate anti-clipping measure, dividing the moneyer's and mint's legend. Three pellets are typically placed in each quarter.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 1.4 grams and measuring 19 millimeters, this coin's technical quality is assessed by several factors. Key high-points for grading include the definition of the crown and facial features on the obverse, and the central void and pellet clusters on the reverse. Due to medieval hand-striking methods, off-center strikes, irregular flans, and varying strike pressure are common. Strong examples exhibit a full, clear strike across both legends and central devices, with minimal weakness or planchet flaws.