1216 SILVER PENNY HENRY III

A medieval penny minted during the reign of Henry III in 1216, a pivotal year in English history marked by the Magna Carta. This silver coin exemplifies early 13th-century English coinage, bearing the monarch's bust and inscriptions typical of the period. Pennies were the primary currency of medieval commerce, making surviving examples from this era particularly significant for understanding feudal-era trade and monetary systems. The 1216 date places this piece at the threshold of major constitutional reform, adding historical context beyond its numismatic value. Collectors prize such coins for their rarity, die characteristics, and role in documenting the development of English royal coinage during the Plantagenet dynasty.