1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type class 4a (1189–1199)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1189–1199 |
| Denomination | 1 Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.110g |
| Diameter | 20.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.00mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1348A |
Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: normally 7 pearls to crown, chin and side whiskers made up of small pellets, hair consisting of 2 or more non-parallel crescents left and right
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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 4a is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1189 to 1199, struck in silver. It weighs 1.11g and measures 20mm 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 4a worth?
No verified sale of the 1189 1 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type – class 4a has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.52 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 4a?
Check the weight 1.11g and diameter 20mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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