Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Canterbury Mint
Henry III (1216-1272) Plantagenet King of England
Moneyer: Willem; Type: Long Cross Class 5
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing within a beaded circle, holding a sceptre; around; HENRICVS REX III
Reverse Description
A long cross voided which breaks through a beaded circle, a quatrefoil in each angle; around, WIL LEM ONC ANT
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 17 Jun 1977
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Date Issued
1247-1272 AD
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Material
Silver
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.504 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.167, no.992 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.157 Pages