1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1a obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1a reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type class 1a

CountryUK Year1180 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.50
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1180
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.280g
Diameter10.0mm
ShapeQuarter circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Quarter of legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Script: Latin

Reverse

Quarter of legend (moneyer and

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0090
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.50
Also issued as

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