© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 3a1 ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1248-1249 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#322721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: NIC OLE ONL VND
Lettering (regular font): NIC OLE ONL VND
Translation: Nicole of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase II (Provincial, 1248-50), Class 3a1 (1248-49).Mintmark 3: thicker 6-pointed star, struck at London and provincial mints, 1248-49. For more details visit Rod Blunt's website here.
By the middle of Henry's reign the Short Cross coinage in circulation was in a poor state and, in 1247, a new coinage was ordered with the cross on the reverse extended to the edge of the coin in an attempt to prevent clipping. The earliest coins (1a) showed the names of neither the mint nor the moneyer. Class 1b includes the name of the mint and from Class 2 onwards all coins show the name of both the mint and the moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "Long Cross" type, which is characterized by a long, thin cross that extends from the center of the coin to the outer rim. This design was used during the reign of King Henry III and was meant to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity. The coin's design also includes an image of the king himself, as well as various other symbols and markings that were used to authenticate the coin and indicate its value. Overall, the Long Cross type penny is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors of ancient coins.
