Description
Denomination: Silver penny
Period: Plantagenets. possibly Henry II. Richard. John or Henry III
Date: c1180-1247
Origin: York mint
Condition: Fine. but rather double struck on obverse. reverse better
Obverse: Crowned facing bust with five pearls to crown and sceptre to left. legend indistinct
Reverse: Voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter. legend around
Size and Weight: 20mm. 1.32g
Features and Provenance: The voided short cross coinage was issued by four kings: Henry II. Richard I. John and Henry III. All have the name Henry on them as neither Richard or John produced coins in their own names other than in France and Ireland respectively. Clipping of the edge of these coins was a common occurrence (trimmings of silver were taken off and collected) and to prevent this fraud. the long cross coinage was developed. but of course this didn’t stop the practise entirely.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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