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The 1180 Penny - Henry II Short Cross TypeShort Cross Penny of Henry II, Silver, struck around 1180 at London. Moneyer was Fil Aimer. Short Cross class 1a3. North 962. SCBC: 1343.
The moneyer Philip Aimer was an important figure in the introduction of the short cross coinage in 1180, and came to England from France. However, there was some improprieties going on concerning an exchanging offence, which resulted in some moneyers being removed and fined, and one was executed for fraud; Aimer was fired by the mint in May 1181.
The Obverse shows a crowned bust facing. Small face round 'E' and 'C' (class 1a). Legend is "HENRICVS · R ?X".
The Reverse shows the voided short cross pommée in the centre of the coin. Quatrefoils in angles. Legend is "+ FIL · ΛIM?R · ON LVN"Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1180
Monarch/Ruler: Henry II (1154-1189)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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