1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1b obverse
Obverse
1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1b reverse
Reverse
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1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type class 1b

CountryUK Year1180–1189 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.52
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1180–1189
Denomination1 Farthing
Face value0p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.290g
Diameter9.0mm
ShapeQuarter circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Quarter of crowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Quarter of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0093
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.52
Also issued as

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