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1 Penny - Henry II Tealby coinage; class B ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1154-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1162-1163 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend around large cross pattée, crosses in angles.
Lettering: +HENRII:ON:S;EDM
Translation: Henry of Bury St Edmunds
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry II (1154-89), Cross and Crosslets ('Tealby') coinage (1158-80), Class B, struck c. 1162-63.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
The Henry II Penny, also known as the Tealby Penny, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It's believed that only 10 of these coins were minted, and only 3 are known to still exist today. This makes it an extremely sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
