Superb and highly characterful Henry III hammered silver Long Cross Penny, dating to approximately 1253–1256 and struck at the London Mint by the moneyer Walter.

A particularly attractive medieval penny with a remarkably strong and expressive portrait. The King’s facial features, crown, curls and distinctive almond-shaped eyes remain exceptionally clear in the strongest areas of the strike.

Full Attribution:

* King: Henry III (1216–1272)
* Coinage: Long Cross
* Denomination: Silver Penny
* Date: c.1253–1256
* Class: 5c1
* Moneyer: Walter
* Mint: London
* Spink: S.1369
* North: N.993(c)
* Diagnostic features: Almond-shaped eyes & ball-tail R
* Weight: 1.27 g
* Diameter: 18 mm

The reverse displays the characteristic Long Cross extending to the edge of the coin, introduced during Henry III’s major coinage reform, with pellets in the quarters and surviving moneyer/mint legend.

The coin exhibits a crossed/uneven flan and areas of weak striking, characteristic of the hammered manufacturing process. Importantly, the stronger areas retain impressive raised detail, particularly the portrait and sections of the reverse.

Attractive old grey toning complements the original medieval surfaces.

Condition: Near VF, with considerably stronger detail in selected areas. Please study the high-resolution photographs for your own assessment.

An extremely appealing 13th-century English hammered silver penny, now approaching 800 years old, with full specialist attribution to Walter of London, Class 5c1.

S.1369 • N.993(c) • WALTER • LONDON • CLASS 5c1 • 1.27 g

A fascinating and highly displayable piece of medieval English history.