England 1 Penny - Henry III, 1216 – 1247

Short Cross type; class 7b

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1216 – 1247
Ruler Henry III (1216–1272)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.48
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from England. Issued from 1216 to 1247. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.48 g.

Obverse
Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. (King Henry)
Reverse
Legend around voided short cross, with four pellets in angles. (Ilger of London)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf Comment Frequency
ND (1216-1247)  € 63,00 € 100,00 London mint

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