1 Penny - Henry II (Tealby coinage; class D) ND (1167-1170) front 1 Penny - Henry II (Tealby coinage; class D) ND (1167-1170) back
1 Penny - Henry II (Tealby coinage; class D) ND (1167-1170) photo
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1 Penny - Henry II Tealby coinage; class D ND

 
Silver 1.4 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Henry II (1154-1189)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1167-1170
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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90520
Rarity index
92%

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 D, struck circa 1167-70.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penny - Henry II (Tealby coinage; class D) ND (1167-1170) 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 long cross with three pelicans on the reverse (back) side. The pelicans are a symbol of charity and are believed to represent the king's generosity and kindness. This design was specifically chosen to promote the king's image as a strong and benevolent ruler.