1 Penny Henry III Long Cross type, class 1b

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1247
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.51 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1359, North#983/4
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust of King Henry III, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS RЄX ANG
(Translation: Henry King of Eng ...)
Reverse descriptionVoided long cross pommée with pellet at center and trefoil in each angle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringLIЄ TЄR CI’. LON
(Translation: ... land the Third London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1247)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1247)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1247)  - London mint -
Catalog ID6262132990
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