Henry III (1247–1272) — Long Cross Pennies

The long cross coinage of Henry III was introduced in 1247 as part of a major monetary reform designed to reduce clipping and improve the reliability of the currency. Extending the reverse cross to the edge of the flan made tampering far easier to detect, while a broad network of mints — including Bury St Edmunds — contributed to a diverse and historically rich series. The output of this important East Anglian mint is of particular interest to collectors due to its distinctive inscriptions and often scarce surviving examples.

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Bury St Edmunds Mint

WEH 8787 — Penny

Penny. Class Vg. IOH OH SENTEDM (Bury St Edmunds). Spink #1373. North 997. Eaglen #339 (same dies). Note: OH, EN & DM ligate. Scarce.

£195.00