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Henry II Cut Short Cross Halfpenny
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Finder
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County
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Date Recorded
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Patrick Thorn
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KENT
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Thu July 16, 2009
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Recorded By
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Views
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Validated by
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Patrick Thorn
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793
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Rod Blunt
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Material
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Size (mm)
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Issue date
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Silver
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20mm
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1180
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Description:
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Henry II class 1a (late) cut short cross halfpenny of London.
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Keywords:
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Henry II Cut Short Cross Halfpenny
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State:
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England
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Reign/Issue Authority:
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Henry II
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Denomination:
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Cut halfpenny
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Classification:
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Short cross, class 1a (late)
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Mint:
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London
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Moneyer:
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Uncertain
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Issue Date:
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1180
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Metal:
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Silver
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Weight (grams):
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Diameter (mm):
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20mm
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Obverse Description:
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Crowned bust facing with sceptre in right hand.
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Obverse Legend:
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[HENR]ICVS RE[X]
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Reverse Description:
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Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle.
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Reverse Legend:
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[ ] ON LVND
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References:
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Spink 1343A; North 962/1
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Comments:
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Record created by:
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Patrick Thorn
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Record creation date:
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16 July 2009
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Findspot:
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Romney Marsh
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County:
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KENT
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Recorded elsewhere:
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No
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Finder:
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Patrick Thorn
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Metal Detector Used:
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XP GMP
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Validated By:
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Rod Blunt
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Registered: September 2005