© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type; class 4a* ND
| Silver | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard I (1189-1199) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1189-1199 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Note: as class 4a but with colon stops instead of single pellets
Lettering: WILLELM ON LVND
Translation: Willelm of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard I (1189-99), Short Cross coinage, Class 4a*.All issues bear the name of Richard's predecessor Henry, numerous moneyer and mint name varieties exist.
The coins of Class 4 continued to be issued in the early years of King John's reign.
Interesting fact
The Richard I Penny, also known as the "Short Cross Penny," was minted during the reign of King Richard I (1189-1199) and features a unique short cross design on the reverse side. This design was used to distinguish the coin from earlier pennies minted during the reign of King Henry II (1154-1189), which had a longer cross design. The use of a shorter cross allowed for easier minting and helped to prevent counterfeiting.
