1/2 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type, class 1b

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1180-1189
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.7 g
Dimensions19.9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueHalf circle
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around.  Note: fine portrait, curls 2 left and 5 right, stop before REX on most coins
Obverse script
Obverse letteringhЄNRI[CVS • RЄX]
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+RANDVL[•ON•LVND]
(Translation: Randul of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1180-1189)  - -
Catalog ID9917536660
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