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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 8b ND
| Silver | 1.44 g | 18 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 | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: NIChOLЄ·ON LVN
Lettering (regular font): NICHOLЄ·ON LVN
Translation: Nichole of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-72), Short Cross coinage (1216-47), Class 8b.London mint, Nichole moneyer, struck c. 1242-44.
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 Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry III (Short Cross type; class 8b) ND (1216-1247) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.44 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry III, who was only nine years old when he ascended to the throne. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which saw significant changes in the design and production of coins in England. The Short Cross type, which features a short cross on the reverse side of the coin, was introduced during this time and became a distinctive feature of Henry III's coins. Despite being minted over 800 years ago, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
