Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Henry III (1216-1272) Plantagenet King of England
Type: Long Cross Class 3
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing within a beaded circle; around; HEN[RICVS REX] III
Reverse Description
A long cross voided which breaks through a beaded circle, a quatrefoil in each angle; around, W.. ..O NEC CET (double struck reading uncertain); all within a beaded border
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1247-1272 AD
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Issued By
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.27 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.167, no.988 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.157 Pages