© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 7 Posthumous ND
| Silver | 1.39 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward I (1272-1307) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1275-1278 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#323608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around voided long cross, with triple pellets in quarters.
Note: sometimes with Lombardic N's and V's
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: PҺЄ LIP ONL OND
Lettering (regular font): PҺЄ LIP ONL OND
Translation: Phelip of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Coinage in the name of Henry III (1272-79), Long cross coinage (1247-79), Phase IV (Posthumous), Class 7.No mintmark, struck at the London, Bury St Edmunds and Durham mints, c.1275-78. 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 this coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "Long Cross" type, which is characterized by a long cross on the reverse side of the coin. This design was used during the reign of Henry III and was meant to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity. The coin's design also includes the king's name and title in Latin, as well as a depiction of a crowned king on the obverse side. The use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its historical significance and value as a collector's item.
