1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 8a (1216–1247)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1216–1247 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.480g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1357A |
Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: new portrait, letter X in shape of curule
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Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around. Note:, cross pattée as initial mark (early style), or cross pommee (late style)
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The 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 8a is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 1.48g. Reverse design: Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around. Note:, cross pattée as initial mark (early style), or cross pommee (late style).
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 8a worth?
No verified sale of the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 8a has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.03 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 8a?
Check the weight 1.48g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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