Henry III Penny, long cross, class 3b, York Mint, moneyer Alain

Henry III (1216-72), silver Penny, Phase II (1248-50), voided long cross type, class 3b (c.1248), York Mint, moneyer Alain, neat facing crowned head, legend commences at top with inner and outer beaded border surrounding, initial mark six pointed star, +hENRICVS REX. III, rev. long voided cross pommée, trio of pellets in each angle, legend surrounding with inner and outer beaded border, ALA IN O N EV ERV, weight 1.40g (N.987; S.1363). Toned, well struck with a little excess metal on one part of rim, a bold very fine with a good provenance.