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

Issuer England
Year 1189-1199
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.11 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1348A, North#968/1
Obverse description Crowned 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 lettering ҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse description Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering RICARD ON LVND
(Translation: Ricard of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1189-1199) - Ricard of London -
ND (1189-1199) - Unknown moneyer -
Numisquare ID 8792457950
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