Silver penny of Henry II, England (Ipswich), 1154 - 1180. 0000.999.53163

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.53163

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.418

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1154 - 1180
  • Denomination: penny
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: [+h]ENRI REXA
    • Type: Crowned bust facing, holding scepter in r. hand.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: +RO[DBERD:ON:]GIPE:
    • Type: Cross crosslets

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.53163
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Cross crosslet
  • SubjectPerson: Henry II

Notes

  • 'Tealby' Type, Bust class F. Found with no data 9/02 in tray containing "1947 acc." etc. Ipswich issues are the commonest after London and Canterbury. Robert is mentioned in Pipe Roles 11 Hen. II (1164-5), 26 Hen. II (1179-80), and probably 28 Hen. II (1181-2). Crafter.69 = obv.48F, rev.R17 (two recorded, BM and Elmore Jones).

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States