1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; class 5c) ND (1207-1210) front 1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; class 5c) ND (1207-1210) back
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1 Penny - John Short Cross type; class 5c ND

 
Silver 1.47 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
John (1199-1216)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1207-1210
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.47 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#55927
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.

Lettering: + RAVF • ON • LVNDЄ

Translation: Rauf of London

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), John (1199-1216), Short Cross coinage, Class 5c (1207-10).

All issues bear the name of John's predecessor Henry, numerous moneyer and mint name variations exist.

Interesting fact

The 1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; class 5c) ND (1207-1210) coin from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.47 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during its production run.