© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1a ND
| Silver | 1.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1154-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1189 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Voided short cross with quatrefoil of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Lettering: +HUGE•ON•EVERWI
Translation: Hugo of York
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry II (1154-89), Short Cross coinage (1180-89), Class 1a4 and 1a5.Numerous moneyer and mint name varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry II (Short Cross type; class 1a) ND (1180-1189) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.44 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry II, who ruled England from 1154 to 1189. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency and promote trade throughout the kingdom. The coin's design features a crowned bust of King Henry II on one side and a short cross on the other, which was a common design element on coins during this period. Despite being minted over 800 years ago, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
