King Henry III Long Cross Penny – Silver VF coin, obverse and reverse, England 1216–1272

King Henry III Long Cross Penny - Silver VF, England 1216-1272.

$274.99 CAD

This silver Long Cross Penny was issued under King Henry III of England, who reigned from 1216 to 1272. Struck in the early medieval period, the coin features the iconic long cross design introduced to prevent clipping — a common problem in medieval commerce.

Graded VF (Very Fine), this coin retains strong detail across both obverse and reverse, with visible inscriptions and a well-centred strike. It offers collectors a tangible link to 13th-century English history and the evolution of royal coinage.

Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Henry III, legend around
Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant
Mint: Likely London or Canterbury
Grade: VF – Very Fine
Composition: Silver
Era: Medieval England (1216–1272)
Weight: Approx. 1.3g
Authenticity: Guaranteed, securely shipped from Canada

Item Code - CUR1E87STAZ5

Width: 3/4" Height: 3/4" Depth: 1/16" Item Weight: 5.0 g Item with Packaging: 150.0 g

We Also Recommend

Queen Victoria One Penny 1900 – Bronze coin, Veiled Head obverse and Britannia reverse

Queen Victoria One Penny – Bronze 1900, Great Britain, Veiled Head.

Ancient Roman Coin, Emperor Constans, Minted In Alexandria 342-348 AD.

Roman Coin, Constantine II 'Junior', AD 337-340, Bronze, Genuine.

Roman Silver Denarius AU – Servilia coin minted in Roma, obverse and reverse view

Roman Silver Denarius AU - Servilia, Roma Mint, 82 - 80BC.

Ancient Roman Coin, Bronze, 360-363 A.D, Roman Emperor Julian II.