The 1222-1229 Penny - Henry IIISilver Penny of King Henry III minted between 1222 and 1229 at the Canterbury mint of moneyer Tomas. Short Cross coinage, class VIIb1. Diameter 17mm and weighs 1.44g. SCBC: 1356B. North: 979.
The Short Cross coinage started in 1180 with Henry II and continued through Richard, John and Henry III. All the coins carry the name HENRICVS. The coins were minted in many places, but by 1220s most coins were with made either in London or Canterbury.
There's a massive number of varieties of coins under Henry III's reign. Most are fairly affordable. The quality was generally poor during this period.
The Obverse shows a crowned head facing.
The Reverse shows a voided short cross, with quatrefoils in angles.Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1222
Monarch/Ruler: Henry III (1216-1272)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Henry III, VLC Silver Penny, Class 3d1, Nicole at London Mint. Nice Coin £ 37.10 |
 | Henry III Penny Contemporary Forgery Long Cross Hammered Coin £ 104.70 |
 | Henry III, VLC Penny, Class 5g, Renaud at London Mint. Beautiful Coin! £ 47.50 |
 | S1372 1248 Henry III Penny £ 29.50 |
 | Henry III Silver Long Cross Penny Class 5a3 Canterbury Nicole S1367A High Grade £ 187.90 |
 | Henry III Penny Halfpenny Cut Half Scarce Good Condition Silver Hammered Coin £ 23.99 |
 | Henry III Long Cross Penny Class 5c1 Walter London S1369 N993(c) Strong Portrait £ 115.10 |
 | King Henry III Silver Class 5 Long Cross Penny Coin Antique 1251-53 V. Fine £ 350.00 |
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