{"product_id":"uk-england-1-gold-penny-henry-iii-1257-1272-medieval-token-medal-reproduction","title":"UK England 1 Gold Penny Henry Iii 1257 – 1272 Medieval Token Medal – Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003eLondon Mint, England – Historic Design Reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facing portrait of King Henry III enthroned, holding orb and sceptre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e HENRIC REX: III (\u003cem\u003eKing Henry III\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voided long cross with pellets and flowers in the angles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend:\u003c\/em\u003e WILLEM ON LVND (\u003cem\u003eWilliam of London\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuer: England (United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: Henry III (1216–1272)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Gold Penny design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass (collector’s copy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.7 g (0.24 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 21 mm (0.83 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Round, hammered-style finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint (original issue): London, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📜 Historical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eGold Penny of Henry III\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 1257, was England’s first attempt at a gold coin. Before this issue, merchants relied on Byzantine and Arabic gold coins for high-value trade. Henry III commissioned goldsmith William of Gloucester to strike this pure gold coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValued at 20 pence, the coin was unpopular and undervalued against its gold content. By 1265, most were melted down, and the king declared no one was obliged to accept them. As a result, very few originals survive today—only around \u003cstrong\u003eeight known examples\u003c\/strong\u003e exist worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ebrass reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e faithfully follows the medieval design, allowing collectors to appreciate one of the most important milestones in English coinage history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532326777026,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A6890.jpg?v=1785747962","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/uk-england-1-gold-penny-henry-iii-1257-1272-medieval-token-medal-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}