Date: c. 1251-1254

Description:

Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 1a

• Weight: 1.41g
• Diameter: 18mm
• Very Fine (VF)
• References:
  • S.6235, SCBI 10, Belfast Plate IX, 428-429.

Obverse:

• Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right; all within a double triangle
• Legend:
  • (ЄNR)I CVS R ЄX III
  • Translates as: Richard III, King

Reverse:

• Voided long cross, with trefoil in each angle
• Legend:
  • RIC (AR)D O(N D) IVЄ
  • Translates as: Ricard of Dublin (Richard Bonaventure)

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Plantagenet
  • Angevin
• Henry III
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• Henry III, Dublin Mint (Voided Long Cross 1251-54). Gerry Slevin
• Irish Small Silver (John – Edward VI).  Paul & Bente R. Withers