Lot 1418

Description

Henry III, (1216-1272), silver penny, long cross type, Class IIIb, London Mint, moneyer Henry (Henricus Frowik), issued 1248-1250, (1.39 g), obv. crowned rounder bust facing, of coarse work, three pellets below crown, Star 3 above straddles central ornament, beard of three pellets each side, no pellets between upper and lower curls, eyes almond shaped, no sceptre, within pelleted inner circle (10.5 mm), *HENRICVS REX III' around begins at 12 o'clock, pellet stop after REX, rev. long cross voided, dividing HENRI ON LVND around, trefoils in each angle within pelleted inner circle (9 mm), (S.1363, N.987). Lightly toned, slightly off centre, nearly very fine.

Ex S.J.Green Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 112 Lot # 1983 (26 July 2016). With collector's tickets.