Henry III (1216–1247) — Short Cross Pennies
The short cross coinage of Henry III continued the long‑running design introduced under Henry II, maintaining the familiar cross that stops short of the edge. Although stylistically conservative, the series contains a rich variety of classes, moneyers, and mints. Transitional features appear in the later classes, especially as engraving styles evolved toward the long cross reform of 1247.
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WEH 9283 — Penny
Penny. Class 6c3/6c2 ornamental. + RAVF ON LVNDE. Reverse ornamental D. Spink #1355/55A. North 976‑3/2.
£125.00
WEH 10990 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 7a. ROGER OF R ON CA (Canterbury). Weight 1.3 g. Spink #1356A. Diameter 18.3 mm.
The obverse legend shows several letter forms with a slightly ornamental or transitional character, reflecting the stylistic carry‑over from late Class 6 dies into early Class 7a.
£125.00
WEH 9338 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 7b. + IOAN ON CANTER (Canterbury). Spink #1356B.
£85.00
WEH 6891 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 7b. ADAM ON LVNDEN (London). Spink #1356B. North 979. Note error in obverse legend, HENRIEVS for HENRICVS.
£75.00
WEH 9150 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 7b2. ADAM ON LVNDE (London). Spink #1356B. North 979.
£65.00
WEH 9282 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 7c. NICHOLE ON CA (Canterbury). Spink #1356C.
£65.00
WEH 9831 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 8b. NICHOLE ON CANT (Canterbury). Spink #1357B.
£45.00
WEH 9046 — Penny
Penny. Short Cross. Class 8c. NIC[HOLE O]N CAN (Canterbury). Spink #1357C. North 981/3. AN of CAN ligated.
£55.00
