Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
London Mint
Henry II (1154-1189) Plantagenet King of England, Great-grandson of William the Conqueror; also Count of Anjou, Maine and Nantes, Duke of Aquitaine and Gascony Normandy
Moneyer: Raul; Type: Short Cross
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing within a line circle, holding a sceptre outside the circle; around; HENRICVS REX
Reverse Description
A short cross voided within a beaded circle, a quatrefoil in each angle; around, RAVL ON LVND
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1158-1180 AD
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Material
Silver
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.457 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.164, no.964 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.152 Pages
