1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1c obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type; class 1c reverse
Reverse

1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type class 1c (1180–1189)

CountryEngland Year1180–1189 Denom1 Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£1.73
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1180–1189
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.260g
Diameter19.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1345
Obverse

Crowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: portrait less finely shaped, irregular number of curls, normally no stop before REX

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Reverse

Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.

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Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0405
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.73

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About the 1180 1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1c

The 1180 1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1c is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1180 to 1189, struck in silver. It weighs 1.26g and measures 19mm across. Reverse design: Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.

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

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How much is the 1180 1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1c worth?

No verified sale of the 1180 1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1c has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.73 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1180 1 Penny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1c?

Check the weight 1.26g and diameter 19mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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