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1 Penny - Henry II Tealby coinage; class A ND
| Silver | 1.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1154-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1158-1163 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with crosslets in quarters, legend around.
Lettering: [moneyer and mint name]
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry II (1154-89), Cross and Crosslets ('Tealby') coinage (1158-80), Class A, struck c. 1158-63.Henry II ascended the throne in 1154 but coins of Stephen's last type continued to be minted until 1158. The currency of the previous reign contained a high proportion of irregular and sub-standard pennies. The new Cross-and-Crosslets coinage bearing Henry's name was more commonly referred to as the 'Tealby' coinage, as over 6,000 of these pennies were discovered at Tealby, Lincolnshire in 1807. Twenty-nine mints were employed in this re-coinage, but once the minting had been completed, not more than a dozen mints were kept open.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry II (Tealby coinage; class A) ND (1158-1163) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver weighing 1.4 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of King Henry II on the obverse (front) side, and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the king's power and influence, and it has become a distinctive feature of coins from this era.
