1 Penny Henry III Long Cross type, class 2a

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1247
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.33 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1361, North#985/1
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait without sceptre.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhЄNRICVS RЄX TЄRCI
(Translation: King Henry the Third)
Reverse descriptionVoided long cross pommée with pellet at centre and trefoil in each angle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringNIC OLЄ ONL VND
(Translation: Nicole of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1247)  - Bury St Edmunds mint -
ND (1247)  - Canterbury mint -
ND (1247)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2163272660
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