1247 SILVER PENNY HENRY III LONDON PERU weighing exactly one ounce

weighing exactly one ounce

This 2005 silver proof five pounds exemplifies the Royal Mint's commitment to numismatic excellence

This coin features the bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse

was a staple of British currency throughout the 19th century

1247 SILVER PENNY HENRY III LONDON PERU weighing exactly one ounceA medieval penny struck in London during Henry III's reign in 1247. This silver coin bears the hallmarks of mid 13th century English coinage, with the monarch's profile and the London mint mark identifying its place of manufacture. London pennies from this period are particularly sought by collectors for their consistent quality and historical significance as products of England's principal mint. The 1247 date falls within Henry III's long reign, a