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English Coins and Tokens

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Henry II. (1154 to 1189.)

Denominations.—Silver. Pennies only.

Obverse.—Type. Crowned bust, full-faced or profile; sceptre in his right hand, generally held upright, but on some leaned on the shoulder. In one instance, with three stars before the face.

Legend. HENRI.—R. RE. or REX.—A. AN. ANG. or ANGL.

Reverse.—Type. Cross patée, with four small ones, one in each quarter; all within the inner circle.

Legend. Mint master’s and town names; as, WALTER ON LV. (Walter of London), IOHAN ON LUNDEN (John of London), and so on.

Rarity. All rare.

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