© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 6 Posthumous ND
| Silver | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1275 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#316394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Voided long cross with trefoil of pellets in angles, moneyer and mint name around.
Note: Lombardic N's feature in the reverses of the coins of Bury St Edmunds
Script: Latin
Lettering: ION [ON] SAN TЄD
Translation: Ion of Bury St Edmunds
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Coinage in the name of Henry III (1272-79), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase IV (Posthumous), Class 6.No mintmark, struck at the London, Bury St Edmunds and Durham mints, c.1272-75.
For more details visit Rod Blunt's website here.
The Colchester (Essex) Hoard II (1969) contained 1,916 Class 6 pennies of the moneyer Ion from the Bury St Edmunds mint, which were scarce before it was discovered. Other Class 6 pennies are rare.
Interesting fact
The Long Cross type penny of Henry III, which was minted from 1272 to 1275, features a unique design element - a long cross on the reverse side of the coin. This design was introduced during Henry III's reign to combat the problem of clipping, which was a common practice where people would shave off small amounts of precious metal from the edges of coins to collect the valuable metal. The long cross design made it easier to tell if a coin had been tampered with, as any clipping would be immediately visible. This innovation helped to increase the trustworthiness of the coinage and stabilize the English economy during a time of economic turmoil.
