England 1 Farthing - Henry II, 1180 – 1189
Short Cross type; class 1b
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Farthing
Year
1180 – 1189
Ruler
Henry II
(1154–1189)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Quarter circle
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.29
Diameter (mm)
9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Farthing from England. Issued from 1180 to 1189. Struck in Silver. Measures 9 mm and weighs 0.29 g.
- Obverse
- Quarter of crowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around. (King Henry)
- Reverse
- Quarter of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1180-1189) | — |
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