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 | 1.400g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1348B |
Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around.
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Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: as class 4a but with colon stops instead of single pellets
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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 1.4g. Reverse design: Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: as class 4a but with colon stops instead of single pellets.
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 £1.92 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 1.4g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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