Home World & Ancient Coins Forum

The Short Cross Penny 1180 - 1247

The Short Cross Penny was issued by Henry II , Richard I , John & Henry III 1180 - 1247. All coins had the same obverse
hENRISVS REX and the reverse was the moneyer and the mint name. The dies were done by hand using basic punches
so you will notice the same punch used for different parts of the design. There are eight classes and all but class two
have sub classes.

Henry II Class 1a4

Richard I Class 2

Richard I Class 3ab2

John Class 4c

John Classs 5a2

John Class 6c1

Henry III Class 7a3

Henry III Class 8c

Comments

Sign In or Register to comment.