Description

King Henry III.

Phase III, 1250-72 Post-Provincial Phase.

Silver Penny 1251-1253.

Catalogue: Spink# 1367, Class 5a1.

Canterbury mint, moneyer Nicole.

Obverse: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter.

Legend: hЄNRICVS RЄX III (King Henry the Third).

Reverse: Legend around voided long cross pommée with pellet at centre and trefoil in each angle.

Legend: NIC OLE ONC ANT (Nicole of Canterbury).

Weight: 1.19g, 18mm.

Grade: Details generally aVF, crown to rim worn, overall, surface corrosion is evident on the high points.