England 1 Penny - Henry III, 1250 – 1272
Long Cross type; class 5g
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1250 – 1272
Ruler
Henry III
(1216–1272)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from England. Issued from 1250 to 1272. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Legend around crowned facing portrait, holding sceptre. Note: Similar to 5f but crown has thick single band with low central fleur (King Henry the Third)
- Reverse
- Legend around voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles. (Renaud of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1250-1272) | — | Bury St Edmunds mint | 4% | |
| ND (1250-1272) | — | Canterbury mint | 52% | |
| ND (1250-1272) | — | Durham mint | ||
| ND (1250-1272) | — | London mint | 43% |
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