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1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6x ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIMON ON CANT
Lettering (regular font): SIMON ON CANT
Translation: Simon of Canterbury
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), JHenry III (1216-72), Short Cross coinage (1216-47), Class 6x.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
The Henry III Short Cross penny was the first English coin to feature a crowned king on its obverse (front side), which was a significant departure from the previous designs that showed the king's head in profile. This change in design was likely influenced by the contemporary European coinage, which often featured crowned rulers. This coin's design change marked a turning point in English coinage and paved the way for future designs that would feature crowned monarchs.
