1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6x obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6x reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 6x (1216–1247)

CountryEngland Year1216–1247 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£1.92
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1216–1247
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.400g
Diameter18.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1355B
Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Note; curls 2/2, nostril pellets outside nose

hENRICVS REX

Reverse

Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

SIMON ON CANT

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0450
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.92

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About the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6x

The 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6x is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 1.4g and measures 18mm across. Reverse design: Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6x worth?

No verified sale of the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6x has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.92 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6x?

Check the weight 1.4g and diameter 18mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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