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

1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type class 1b (1180–1189)

CountryEngland Year1180–1189 Denom1 Farthing MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.35
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1180–1189
Denomination1 Farthing
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.

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) £0.35

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About the 1180 1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1b

The 1180 1 Farthing - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1b is a circulating 1 farthing coin issued from 1180 to 1189, struck in silver. It weighs 0.29g and measures 9mm across. Reverse design: Quarter of voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 0.29g and diameter 9mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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