Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Royal Mint, London
Henry III (1216-1272) Plantagenet King of England
Moneyer: Abel; Type: Short Cross Class 6b
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing within a line circle, holding a sceptre outside the circle; around; HENRICVS REX
Reverse Description
A short cross voided within a beaded circle, a quatrefoil in each angle; around, + ABEL ON LVN
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1216 - 1247 AD
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Material
Silver
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.42 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.165, no.975 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.154, no.1355 Pages
