The 1189 Penny - Richard I (Richard the Lionheart)Richard I silver penny, probably struck around 1189-1190. Short cross type class II at the London Mint, Moneyer Ricard. Diameter 20mm, weighing 1.47g. SCBC 1346.
If you're looking for Richard's name in the legend then you may be disappointed as it says HENRICVS, as the coins were struck in the name and design of Henry II (and continued to be so in the next reign too). The only coins with Richard's name are those minted in Aquitaine and Poitou in France which were areas ruled by Richard.
Obverse shows a crowned bust facing holding a sceptre. This particular type is identified by small curls as the whiskers, no side whiskers, and by the number of pearls in the crown.
The Reverse shows as a voided short cross with quatrefoil in angles.Coin shown is graded VF.
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Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1189. See Coins and Events of 1189
Monarch/Ruler: Richard I (1189-1199)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | A751 - Richard I Silver Hammered Penny. 1189-99 Class 4b £ 190.00 |
 | Richard I short cross penny 1189-1199 hammered coin silver British £ 130.70 |
 | A616 - Richard I Silver Hammered Penny. 1189-99 Class 3 £ 140.00 |
 | RICHARD I ‘THE LIONHEART’ (1189-1199). SILVER PENNY. £ 270.00 |
 | RICHARD I ‘THE LIONHEART’ (1189-1199). SILVER PENNY. £ 120.00 |
 | RICHARD I ‘THE LIONHEART’ (1189-1199). SILVER PENNY. £ 75.00 |
 | RICHARD II YORK (1377-1379) SILVER HAMMERED PENNY LOCAL DIES SUPERB PORTRAIT £ 150.46 |
 | Richard I The Lionheart 1189-1199 AD ENGLAND King Crusader Silver Penny Coin NGC £ 173.77 |
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