1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type class 2 (1189–1199)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1189–1199 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.320g |
| Diameter | 19.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1346 |
Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: 2 chin whiskers made of small curls, no side whiskers, almost always 5 pearls to crown, frequently no collar, sometimes RE/X
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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 1189 1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type – class 2 is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1189 to 1199, struck in silver. It weighs 1.32g and measures 19mm 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 1189 1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type – class 2 worth?
No verified sale of the 1189 1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type – class 2 has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.81 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1189 1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type – class 2?
Check the weight 1.32g and diameter 19mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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