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1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type; class 4a ND
| Silver | 1.11 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Lettering: RICARD ON LVND
Translation: Ricard 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 variations exist.
The coins of Class 4 continued to be issued in the early years of King John's reign.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Richard I (Short Cross type; class 4a) ND (1189-1199) coin from England is that it features a unique design element known as a "short cross" on the reverse side. This design element is characterized by a shorter cross than usual, with the arms of the cross extending only slightly beyond the circle that encloses the coin's central image. The short cross design was used during Richard I's reign as a way to distinguish his coins from those of his predecessors and successors.
