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1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6d ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | - |
| 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 | 1.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + ILGЄR ON · LVNDЄ
Lettering (regular font): + ILGЄR ON · LVNDЄ
Translation: Ilger of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-72), Short Cross coinage (1216-47), Class 6d.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 the 1 Penny - Henry III (Short Cross type; class 6d) ND (1216-1247) coin from England is that it features a unique design element known as a "short cross" on the reverse side. This design feature is characterized by a shorter cross than usual, with the arms of the cross extending only slightly beyond the circle that encloses the coin's central motif. This distinctive feature was used during the reign of King Henry III, and it distinguishes this coin from other coins of the same period.
