Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, Class 1c – Sexfoil in bottom right-hand corner, small triangle on band of crown. Moneyer, Davi (David of Enfield)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1c (Davi of Dublin) – sexfoil to right of bust, small triangle on band of crown

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1c, Dublin, DAVI ON DIVELI, sexfoil to right of bust, star by sceptre head. Weight: 1.22g References: Dykes D; SCBI Ulster –; S 6237; DF 55 Nicely struck; obverse is a little bit off-centre on an almost round flan, showing weak/worn design (sexfoil in bottom right-hand corner,…

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, class Id, Dublin, Ricard, ricard on dive, sexfoil to right of bust, (faint) star by sceptre head, 1.33g/3h (Dykes D; SCBI Ulster 440; S 6239; DF 55). Light find patina, better than very fine, rare

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1d (Ricard of Dublin) – Sexfoil to right of bust, double band on crown

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, sexfoil to right of bust, star by sceptred head. Weight: 1.33g References: Dykes D; SCBI Ulster 440; S 6239; DF 55 Nicely struck, well-centred on an almost round flan, showing clear design (sexfoil to right of bust, faint star by sceptred head)…

Henry III (1216-1272) Penny class 2d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, Extra wide shoulders , 1.29g (S 6243)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2d (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, Extra wide shoulders , 1.29g Weight: 1.29g References: S 62423 Nicely struck, well-centred on an almost round flan, showing clear design (wide shoulder) details. A little bit worn in places but a solid Very Fine (VF) grade Scarce Obverse: Crowned facing bust,…

Henry III (1216-1272) Penny class 2c, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, three curls either side of head, pellet at base of sceptre head, 1.39g (S 6242, DF 58)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2c (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 2c Weight: 1.39g References: S 6242; DF 58 Suberbly struck, albeit slightly off-centre, showing clear design details Almost Extremely Fine (aEF) Scarce Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right, trefoil above Three curls to the side of the face (normally only 2) All…

Henry III Silver Penny (18mm, 1.49 g). Group Ib. Dublin mint, David, moneyer, crowned facing bust, holding scepter; cinquefoil to right

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1b (Davi of Dublin) – single triangle, cinquefoil to right of bust

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 1b Weight: 1.49g Diameter: 18mm Good Very Fine (gVF) References: S.6236, DF 54 Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right All within a single triangle Legend: ЄNRI CVSR ЄXXII Translates as: Richard III, King Reverse: Voided long cross, with trefoil in each angle…

Henry III, silver Penny, Class IIa (no shoulders on bust), Dublin, Davi, DAVI ON DIVELI, 1.46g (S 6240)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2a (Davi of Dublin) – no shoulders on bust

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 2a Weight: 1.46g Diameter: 18mm Good Very Fine (gVF) References: S.6240, DF 57 Obverse: Crowned facing bust / no shoulders, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right All within a single triangle Legend: ЄNRI CVSR ЄXXII Translates as: Richard III, King Reverse: Voided long cross, with trefoil…

Henry III (1216-1272) Penny class 2a, Small or no shoulders on bust, moneyer Richard of Dublin, 1.32g (S 6240, DF 57) VF

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2a (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 2b Weight: 1.32g Diameter: 18mm Very Fine (VF) References: S.6240, DF 57 Obverse: Crowned facing bust / no shoulders, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right All within a single triangle Legend: ЄNRI CVSR ЄXXII Translates as: Richard III, King Reverse: Voided long cross, with trefoil in…

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, type IIb, Dublin, Ricard, band of crown jewelled with pellets, 1.39g (S 6241, DF –). Very fine or better, scarce

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2b (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 2b Weight: 1.39g Diameter: 18mm Very Fine (VF) A scarce variety References: S.6241, DF – Obverse: Crowned facing bust, jewelled/ornate crown, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right All within a double triangle Legend: HЄR CVSR Є(_)X III Translates as: Richard III, King Reverse: Voided long cross,…

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, type Ib, Dublin, Ricard, ricard on dive, 1.39g (S 6236, DF 54). Very fine

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1b (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254   Description: Henry III silver penny, Dublin mint, Class 1b Weight: 1.39g Diameter: 18mm Very Fine (VF) References: S.6236, DF 54 Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre; cinquefoil to right; all within a single triangle Legend: (ЄNR)I CVS R ЄX III Translates as: Richard III, King Reverse: Voided long cross, with trefoil in…

Medieval banking had to overcome the dangers of the Usury Laws and the Italians did so by organising themselves into merchant banking societies, rather than acting as individual traders.

The Great Monetary Crisis of 13th C Europe and its effect on the Norman Colony in Ireland

Introduction: Medieval history is often taught as a power struggle between nobles fighting for control of their inherited lands via a series of military campaigns, often ending in a decisive battle that has been portrayed within a 19th century ‘nationalist’ mindset. My own education, from what I can remember of primary school and the old…