{"product_id":"1247-penny-henry-iii-1","title":"1247 SILVER PENNY HENRY III LONDON","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medieval penny minted in London during the reign of Henry III, dated 1247. This silver coin represents the output of England's premier mint during the mid-13th century, bearing the sovereign's effigy alongside the London mint identifier. Pennies constituted the backbone of medieval commerce, and London-struck examples command particular attention from numismatists due to their superior striking quality and historical provenance. The 1247 date situates this piece within a crucial phase of Henry III's monetary policy and administrative consolidation. Collectors value such coins for documenting die varieties, mint practices, and the economic vitality of medieval London. As a survivor spanning nearly 780 years, this penny offers direct material evidence of Plantagenet-era coinage standards and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridgeshire Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56568829772149,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3024\/3648\/files\/1247-penny-henry-iii-londonhammered-coinscambridgeshire-coins-7542290.png?v=1767743602","url":"https:\/\/www.cambridgeshirecoins.com\/products\/1247-penny-henry-iii-1","provider":"Cambridgeshire Coins ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}