The Portable Antiquities Scheme
MEDIEVAL COIN
1158
Medieval coin; struck silver cut halfpenny of Henry II, cross and crosslets (Tealby) type, dating to 1158-1180. The coin is very worn and it is therefore not possible to classify it any more closely.Obv. Bust of the king facing three-quarters left, crowned and holding sceptre. Bottom of portrait present. Nose and section of sceptre visibleNo inscription visibleRev. Short cross pattee with a saltire cross pattee in each quadrant[…]P[…]Diameter (width across cut) 20.2mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 0.54g
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