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 3rd Hammered Silver Penny Coin IVN Bury St Edmunds £ 39.99 |
 | HENRY III (1216-1272) SILVER PENNY. LONG CROSS COINAGE. RARE. £ 120.00 |
 | Henry III Long Cross Penny, 1216-1272AD London Mint,English Hammered Silver Coin £ 129.00 |
 | Henry III 3rd Hammered Silver Penny Coin Randulf Bury St Edmunds £ 59.99 |
 | Henry III Voided Long Cross Penny, Jacob On Bristol, Class 3B, S1363 £ 55.00 |
 | Henry III, 1216-72. Penny. London Mint. £ 130.00 |
 | Rare Henry III Class 1b Hammered Long Cross Silver Penny, London Mint, S1359 £ 115.00 |
 | Henry III Voided Long Cross Penny £ 48.54 |
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