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1 Penny - John Short Cross type; 5a/5b mule ND
1205 year| Silver | 1.41 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | John (1199-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1205 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.
Lettering: + PIЄRЄS · ON · DVRЄ
Translation: Pieres of Durham
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), John (1199-1216), Short Cross coinage, mule of 5a/5b or 5b/5a.All coins bear the name of John's father, Henry II, numerous moneyer and mint name varieties exist.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; 5a/5b mule) ND (1205) coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) is a rare and unique coin that features a mistake in its design. The coin was minted with a misprinted die, resulting in a "mule" coin that features the obverse (front) of one coin design and the reverse (back) of another coin design. This error makes the coin particularly valuable and sought after by collectors.
