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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 4a ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1250-1251 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, with pellet at centre and three pellets in angles.
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 4a.Mintmark 5 (8 pointed star), struck at the London and Canterbury mints, 1250-51. For more detail, please see 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
The Long Cross penny of Henry III, like the one , is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's believed that only about 20,000 of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by numismatists. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique long cross on the reverse side, which gives it its name and adds to its distinctiveness.
