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1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 3d1 ND
1250 year| Silver | 1.34 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1250 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, with central pellet and triple pellets in quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DAV ION LVN DЄN
Lettering (regular font): DAV ION LVN DЄN
Translation: Davi of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase III (Post-Provincial), Class 3d1.Mintmark 4: larger 6-pointed star, struck at the London, Canterbury and Bury St Edmunds mints, 1250.
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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 the 1 Penny - Henry III (Long Cross type; class 3d1) ND (1250) coin from England is that it was made of silver, which was a common material for coins during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the silver content of the coin is not very high, weighing only 1.34 grams. Additionally, the coin features a unique design, with a long cross on the reverse side, which was a common feature of coins during the reign of Henry III.
