{"product_id":"1247-1272-united-kingdom-penny-henry-iii","title":"1216-1247 United Kingdom Penny, Henry III","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a medieval English penny from the Henry III era (reign 1216–1272), specifically a Bury St. Edmunds issue. It belongs to the Short Cross type, a mid‑13th‑century recoinage that standardized silver across English mints. Catalogued by Spink as 1357A, it offers a tangible link to England’s bustling medieval markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObverse shows a crowned king’s portrait, while the reverse carries the short cross motif with central pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecountry: England\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eyear: c. 1247\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edenomination: penny\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomposition: silver\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egrade: Good Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood Fine indicates moderate wear with preserved design detail and readable legends.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Half Crown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43730017288289,"sku":"c-11019","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3374\/1665\/files\/20260301_200759.jpg?v=1772494402","url":"https:\/\/thehalfcrown.nz\/products\/1247-1272-united-kingdom-penny-henry-iii","provider":"The Half Crown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}