1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 5a ND
| Silver | 1.48 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1251-1253 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross pommée with pellet at centre and trefoil in each angle.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEN | RI O | N LV | NDE
Translation: Henri of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase III (Post-provincial), Class 5a.
No mintmark, struck at the London (except 5a4), Canterbury, Bury St Edmunds and Durham mints, 1251 - c.1253.
Varieties exist:
Sp#1367 Class 5a1 Legend starts at 10 o'clock, large round bust, round eyes and half fleur at crown ends;
Sp#1367A Class 5a2 As above but crown has end pellets, some with the letter X with one curved limb (Class 5a3);
Sp#1367B Class 5a4 As above but with jewelled crown.
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 the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry III (Long Cross type; class 5a) ND (1251-1253) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.48 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry III, who was only nine years old when he ascended to the throne. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which lasted from 1216 to 1272. Despite being minted over 750 years ago, this coin is still highly sought after by collectors today, and its silver content makes it a valuable addition to any collection.
