© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 5e ND
1257 year| Silver | 1.46 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1257 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#323491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, with central pellet, triple pellets in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: :DA VID ONL VND
Translation: David of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-1272), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase III (Post-provincial), Class 5e.No mintmark, struck at the London and Canterbury mints, c.1257. 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 1 Penny - Henry III (Long Cross type; class 5e) ND (1257) 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, at only 1.46 grams. This is relatively low compared to other coins made of silver, and it's possible that the coin may not have been as valuable as other coins made of higher quality silver.
