© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6c orn. ND
| Silver | 1.42 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1247 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#321211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ILGER ON LVNDE
Lettering (regular font): ILGER ON LVNDE
Translation: Ilger of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), JHenry III (1216-72), Short Cross coinage (1216-47), Class 6c (ornamental).The Short Cross coinage continued during Henry's reign for a further 30 years during which time the style of portraiture and workmanship deteriorated. By the 1220s minting had concentrated at London and Canterbury, one exception being the mint of the Abbot of Bury St Edmunds.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "short cross" design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of Henry III's coinage. This design was used to differentiate his coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it has become a distinctive feature of his coins that collectors and numismatists look for.
