Description
English Short Cross Penny, King Richard I 1189 – 1199 AD, Would also pass for Henry II 1180-1189AD as they are so very similar in appearance .
Provenance:
Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 44th edition, Spink, 2009, page 140 ref-1347
We are delighted to offer for sale these close copies of the original coin.
The Coin is hand struck with our own hand cut dies, The coin is available in either lead free English Pewter or Sterling Silver (925, 2.7 grams approx.)
These make a great addition to any pouch or Living history dice game, Suitable for all cultures of the period.
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know
Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion (Old Norman French: Quor de Lion) because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine, and Gascony; Lord of Cyprus; Count of Poitiers, Anjou, Maine, and Nantes; and was overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period. He was the third of five sons of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was therefore not expected to become king, but his two elder brothers predeceased their father.
