1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; class 6b) ND (1213-1215) front 1 Penny - John (Short Cross type; class 6b) ND (1213-1215) back
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1 Penny - John Short Cross type; class 6b ND

 
Silver 1.45 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
John (1199-1216)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1213-1215
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
References
Numista
N#112091
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +RAVF ON LVNDЄ

Lettering (regular font): +RAVF ON LVNDЄ

Translation: Rauf of London

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), John (1199-1216), Short Cross coinage, Class 6b (c.1213-c.1215).

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

Interesting fact

The Silver Penny of John (1213-1215) was minted during a time of great change in England. It was the first coin to feature the image of a king, John, who was crowned in 1204. The coin's design included a short cross on the reverse side, which gave it its name. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also significant, as it marked a shift away from the previous use of copper and bronze. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Silver Penny of John has become a highly sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1213-1215)  - - - - - -

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