Code: 12756
This is a medieval silver penny of King Henry III of England, struck at the London Mint between 1216 - 1247 AD.
Obverse: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX (King Henry) Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.
Reverse: +IVN ON CANTER (Iun of Canterbury) Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
A great coin of a good weight and with clear details
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: Henry III
DATE: 1216 - 1272 AD (this coin was minted between 1216 - 1247 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 18mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.47 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1356A
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Rouen. France.
