1250-72 Henry III Long Cross Penny S1369 (London)

Description

1250-72 Henry III Long Cross Penny (London)

S1369

Obverse

Legend around crowned facing portrait, holding lis-tipped sceptre.

Note: almond eyes or wedge-tailed R, variety with disjointed central fleur and/or no stalks

Script: Latin

Lettering: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX III

Translation: King Henry the Third

Reverse

Legend around voided long cross, with central pellet, triple pellets in quarters.

Script: Latin

Script: DAVI ON LVN DEN