Record ID: PUBLIC-142333
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided short cross penny of king Henry II (AD 1154-1189). Class 1a* a distinguishing feature of this sub-class is the appearance of serifs to limbs of X and occasionally the N is reverse-barred. Moneyer Simond on RVLA rhuddlan mint. Coins from the rhuddlan mint are divided into a further 5 classes this coin being class 2 1190-1205 SIMON(D)- cross pattee. Full flan centre strike. Obverse: HENRICVS REX; portrait five pearls in crown sceptre right hand. Reverse: SIMOND.ON. RVLA; voided short cross four pellets in quarters.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Colwyn', grid reference and parish protected.