1 Penny - John Short Cross type class 5a1 (1204–1205)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1204–1205 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.500g |
| Diameter | 18.6mm |
| Thickness | 1.00mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1350A |
Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: reversed or regular S, irregular curved lines as hair (or circular curls containing no pellets), cross pattee as initial mark on reverse
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Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
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The 1204 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – class 5a1 is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1204 to 1205, struck in silver. It weighs 1.5g and measures 18.6mm across. Reverse design: Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1204 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – class 5a1 worth?
No verified sale of the 1204 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – class 5a1 has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.06 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1204 1 Penny - John Short Cross type – class 5a1?
Check the weight 1.5g and diameter 18.6mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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