1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 8b obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 8b reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 8b (1216–1247)

CountryEngland Year1216–1247 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£1.98
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1216–1247
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.440g
Diameter18.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1357B
Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Note: degraded portrait, wedge-shaped X, cross pomme as initial mark

hENRICVS·REX

Reverse

Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

NIChOLE·ON LVN

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0463
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.98
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About the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 8b

The 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 8b is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 1.44g 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 8b worth?

No verified sale of the 1216 1 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 8b has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.98 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 8b?

Check the weight 1.44g and diameter 18mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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