CVC & Collecatbles presents this medieval English silver penny was struck during the reign of Henry III, with NGC dating the issue to 1216-1247. Struck at Newcastle by the moneyer Adam, this hammered penny weighs 1.31 grams and has been certified NGC XF45, an impressive grade for an English coin of this period.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: England
- Date Range: 1216-1247
- Denomination: Penny
- Ruler: Henry III
- Mint: Newcastle
- Moneyer: Adam
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 1.31 grams
- Coinage: Hammered
- Grade: NGC XF45
- Obverse: Crowned facing portrait of Henry III surrounded by the royal legend.
- Reverse: Voided short-cross design with pellets in the angles and surrounding moneyer and mint legend.
- Certification: Authenticated and graded by NGC.
Design & Devices
The obverse features the characteristic crowned facing portrait of Henry III, rendered in the distinctive linear style of medieval English hammered coinage. The surrounding Latin legend identifies the king.
The reverse displays the short-cross penny design, consisting of a voided cross with groups of pellets positioned within the angles. The surrounding inscription identifies Adam as the moneyer and Newcastle as the mint, providing a direct connection to the location and individual responsible for producing the coin.
Henry III History
Henry III became King of England in 1216 at only nine years old following the death of his father, King John. His reign lasted until 1272, making it one of the longest reigns of any medieval English monarch.
His reign encompassed major political struggles between the monarchy and English barons, including the events that eventually led to Simon de Montfort’s rebellion and important developments in England’s parliamentary tradition.
Historical Significance
The silver penny was the foundation of England’s monetary system during the early 13th century. Rather than being produced exclusively at one centralized facility, pennies were struck at multiple regional mints under named moneyers.
This example is particularly identifiable through its Newcastle mint and Adam moneyer attribution, preserving information about the organization of English coin production more than eight centuries ago.
Condition
NGC has graded this example XF45, indicating substantial surviving detail with moderate circulation wear. Unlike a Details-graded example, this coin received a straight numerical grade from NGC.
Collectibility
The combination of Henry III, Newcastle mint, named moneyer Adam, 1.31-gram silver hammered construction, and NGC XF45 certification makes this an appealing example for collectors of medieval English and Plantagenet coinage. Find more alike here!
