Henry III Penny, Long cross type 3c, Gloucester, Ricard, ex Brussels Hoard and English Doctor silver One Shilling

silver One Shilling

1959 proof set

Parsons 454

Struck on a broad flan seemingly without a retaining collar

inscription in three lines

Henry III Penny, Long cross type 3c, Gloucester, Ricard, ex Brussels Hoard and English Doctor silver One ShillingHenry III (1216 72), silver Penny, voided long cross type, Phase II (1248 50), class 3c (c. 1248), Gloucester Mint, moneyer Richard, neat facing crowned head, legend commences at top with inner and outer beaded border surrounding, initial mark six pointed star, +hENRICVS REX. III', rev. long voided cross pomme, trio of pellets in each angle, legend surrounding with inner and outer beaded border, RIC ARD ON G LOV, the AR ligatured, weight 1. 42g (N.