Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 29 24 Apr 2019
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Henry III. 1216-1272. AR voided long cross penny. 1.44 gm. 17 mm. Phase III: 1250-1272. Post-Provincial phase. Class Vc. London mint, Henri moneyer. Facing bust, oval eyes with pellet centers; HENRICVS REX III / Voided cross with trefoil of three pellets in angles; +HEN RIO NLV NDE. S. 1369. N. 993. Near Extremely Fine; fresh coin, well struck portrait, lightly toned.
This is the first time a numeral was added to the king's name and the last time until the reign of Henry VII.