Penny - Civil War Angevins, Henry of Anjou

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1139-1148
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny
CurrencyPenny (924-1158)
CompositionSilver
Weight1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1329, North#940/2
Obverse descriptionNaive style bust right with broad double diadem in place of crown, sceptre before.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringHEN?[RICVS]R.EX?
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionLegend around quadrilateral on cross fleury.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering[ ... ] [O]N : H[EREF?]
(Translation: [anon] of Hereford)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1139-1148)  - Hereford mint -
Catalog ID9852164680
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