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Unique ID: HAMP-E9018C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval short-cross penny of Henry II (1154-89) or Richard I (1189-99), struck at London by Raul, class 1c or 2 (1185-90).
Reference: North 964 or 965.
The obverse bust and the reverse cross have been worn to the point of illegibility, although the legends remain clear and legible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1185
Date to: Circa AD 1190
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 20.76 mm
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Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3824
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 1c (N 964)
Obverse description: [Bust facing, crowned with sceptre]
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS R-EX
Reverse description: [Voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle]
Reverse inscription: +RAVL.ON.LVNDE
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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North, J.J. | 1963 | English Hammered Coinage: Vol I. Early Anglo Saxon-Henry III, c650-1272 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 964 or 965 |