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Henry 3rd 1249 Penny

Silver Long Cross 1249 Class 3B Penny.

Moneyer: Henri of London (HENRI ON LVNDE)

A silver penny such as this,represented approximately a day’s pay for a skilled labourer, would buy two dozen eggs, two large loaves of bread or at least two gallons of ale.

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Uploaded on December 14, 2013
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