COIN

Unique ID: HESH-5D630D

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

This coin has been recorded via email and the coin itself has not been seen by the FLO. Thanks are extended to the finder for their help with recording this find

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1180
Date to: Circa AD 1185

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

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 1b (N 963)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre which interrupts the inscription. In the inscription the C and E are round backed and closed whilst the X is small with rounded terminals
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short cross contained within a circlet of pellets; within each divided quarter are four pellets conjoined in a saltire cross. In the inscription the M is square with the elements on the reverse separated by single pellets
Reverse inscription: PERES M ON LVN
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine