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, Longcross Penny, Class 3ab1 Ion As Moneyer, Minted At York £ 26.70 |
 | Henry III shortcross penny, class 7b1, Elis at London high grade £ 56.86 |
 | Henry III Hammered Silver Penny Coin £ 50.00 |
 | Genuine Henry III Voided Longcross Penny, Class 3a2. Hammered Coin. 1248-50 Nice £ 63.10 |
 | Henry III, VLC Penny, Class 5g, Renaud at London Mint. Beautiful Coin! £ 47.50 |
 | Medieval Silver Penny of King Henry III .SEE PHOTOS £ 45.00 |
 | c1257 Henry III Irish Hammered Silver Penny Coin £ 156.70 |
 | Henry III Silver Long Cross Penny Class 5a3 Canterbury Nicole S1367A High Grade £ 187.90 |
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