History Coins
Henry II
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Plantagenets, Henry II, Cross-and-Crosslets 'Tealby' Penny, Newcastle,
Willem Moneyer, 1170-1180
Obverse: Crowned, facing bust (possibly class D) wearing armour and mantle with sceptre in right hand
Reverse: Large cross potent with small potent in each angle; in centre a small cross in saltire
Grade: Fine, good round flan and reasonable portrait for this typically badly struck coin.
20mm, 1.24g
Ref: S1340
£300 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
Henry II, Silver Voided Short Cross Penny, Iohan, London, Cl 1b
Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding sceptre in right hand into legend, hENRICVS REX
Reverse: Small voided cross with quatrefoils in each angle, beaded circle around, +IOHAN ON LVND
1.22g, 19mm
Grade: Fine+, good portrait if a little weak in parts, well centred
Ref: S1344
Prov: Ex Lockdales, previously Seaby, with two old tickets
£160 (P&P free to all locations)
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