An original medieval English hammered silver cut halfpenny attributed to the reign of Henry II (1154–1189) from the Short Cross coinage.

During the medieval period, full silver pennies were commonly cut into halves and quarters to create smaller denominations for everyday transactions. These cut coins circulated as official currency and are collected as distinct denominations rather than damaged coins.

Item Details

* Monarch: Henry II (1154–1189) – attributed

* Denomination: Cut Halfpenny

* Coinage: Short Cross

* Metal: Silver

* Weight: 0.72g

* Type: Hammered medieval coin

Condition

A genuine circulated medieval silver coin with the expected wear and irregular shape associated with over 800 years of age. The coin retains visible design and legend detail. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition.

Provenance

Acquired as part of a long-established historical collection of British coins and detector finds. The original collector’s handwritten identification accompanies the coin and attributes it as:

“Henry II (1134–1189) Cut Halfpenny from Short Cross Coinage.”

This attribution has been retained with the item, although buyers should satisfy themselves regarding the exact class, moneyer and mint from the photographs provided.

What’s Included

* Henry II silver cut halfpenny (0.72g)

* Original handwritten collector’s identification label

Notes

* 100% genuine historical artefact.

* No cleaning has been undertaken.

* Will be securely packaged for dispatch.