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1 Penny - John Short Cross type; class 5b ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | John (1199-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1205-1207 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Lettering: + ADAM • ON • LVND
Translation: Adam of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), John (1199-1216), Short Cross coinage, Class 5b.All issues bear the name of John's predecessor Henry, numerous moneyer and mint name variations exist.
List of mints for this type: London, Canterbury, Bury St Edmunds, Carlisle, Chichester, Durham, Exeter, Ipswich, Kings Lynn, Lincoln, Northampton, Norwich, Oxford, Rochester, Winchester, York.
For more detailed information on this class and its sub-types, please visit Rod Blunt's website British Coins and Artefacts.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from England, United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, made of Silver and weighing 1.45g, has a unique feature. It has a short cross on the reverse side, which is why it's classified as a "Short Cross" type. This coin was minted during the reign of King John (1205-1207), and it's a rare and valuable collector's item today.
