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1 Penny - Henry II Tealby coinage; class E ND
| Silver | 1.35 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1154-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1174 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 E, struck circa 1170-74.
Interesting fact
The Henry II Tealby coinage, which includes the 1 Penny coin , is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable coinages of the medieval period in England. It was minted during the reign of Henry II (1154-1189) and is named after the Tealby Hoard, a collection of coins that was discovered in the village of Tealby in Lincolnshire, England in 1807. The coinage is known for its unique design, which features a crowned bust of Henry II on the obverse (front) side and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. The coin , which was minted between 1170 and 1174, is particularly rare and valuable due to its silver content and the fact that it is one of the few surviving examples of this coinage.
