. England Henry III. 1247-1272
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A hammered silver penny from medieval England dating to 1247–1272 during Henry III’s reign, minted in London by Nicole, with the obverse featuring a crowned bust and the reverse showing the Long Cross.
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Historic Medieval English Silver "Long Cross" Penny - King Henry III
Amazing piece of medieval English history: a genuine hammered silver "Long Cross" penny struck during the reign of King Henry III. This specific coin dates between 1247 and 1272 (Class 5a3).
The obverse features the classic crowned, facing bust of the King. The reverse displays the famous "Long Cross" extending to the edges, a design deliberately introduced to prevent people from illegally clipping silver from the edges of the coin! The reverse legend reads "NICOLE ON LVND," identifying the moneyer as Nicole at the London mint.
This nearly 800-year-old hammered silver coin has survived in wonderful condition! It boasts a strong, well-centered strike with pleasing details on the King's face and the central cross, complemented by a lovely, natural antique patina.
• Region: Kingdom of England
• Ruler: King Henry III (1216-1272)
• Denomination: Silver Penny ("Long Cross" Type)
• Class/Era: Class 5a3 (1247-1272)
• Mint & Moneyer: London / Nicole (NICOLE ON LVND)
• Composition: Silver
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Historic Medieval English Silver "Long Cross" Penny - King Henry III
Amazing piece of medieval English history: a genuine hammered silver "Long Cross" penny struck during the reign of King Henry III. This specific coin dates between 1247 and 1272 (Class 5a3).
The obverse features the classic crowned, facing bust of the King. The reverse displays the famous "Long Cross" extending to the edges, a design deliberately introduced to prevent people from illegally clipping silver from the edges of the coin! The reverse legend reads "NICOLE ON LVND," identifying the moneyer as Nicole at the London mint.
This nearly 800-year-old hammered silver coin has survived in wonderful condition! It boasts a strong, well-centered strike with pleasing details on the King's face and the central cross, complemented by a lovely, natural antique patina.
• Region: Kingdom of England
• Ruler: King Henry III (1216-1272)
• Denomination: Silver Penny ("Long Cross" Type)
• Class/Era: Class 5a3 (1247-1272)
• Mint & Moneyer: London / Nicole (NICOLE ON LVND)
• Composition: Silver
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Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
England
Year/period and variation
1247-1272
Ruler
Henry III
Metal
Silvered Æ
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
Theme
Royalty
