1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type, class 1a

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.35 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1343, North#962
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.  Note: small face, square E, and/or C, and/or round M, irregular number of curls
Obverse script
Obverse letteringҺENRICVS RE X
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ WILLELm · ON · NORΛ
(Translation: Willelm of Northampton)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1180)  - -
Catalog ID1223453060
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