½ Penny - Henry II Short Cross type class 1b (1180–1189)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1180–1189 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.700g |
| Diameter | 19.9mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Crowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: fine portrait, curls 2 left and 5 right, stop before REX on most coins
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Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
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The 1180 Halfpenny - Henry II Short Cross type – class 1b is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1180 to 1189, struck in silver. It weighs 0.7g and measures 19.9mm 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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Check the weight 0.7g and diameter 19.9mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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