Silver Plantagenet penny of Henry III

An image of Coinage. Penny, Long Cross class 3b type. Various rulers (1247-78). Adam, moneyer. Carlisle mint. Obverse: Crowned head facing. Reverse; Long Cross voided with three pellets in each angle. Silver, die axis 170 degrees, weight 1.25 g, 1248-1250. Plantagenet Period.

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Coinage. Penny, Long Cross class 3b type. Various rulers (1247-78). Adam, moneyer. Carlisle mint. Obverse: Crowned head facing. Reverse; Long Cross voided with three pellets in each angle. Silver, die axis 170 degrees, weight 1.25 g, 1248-1250. Plantagenet Period.

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