Coins and Historical Medals

Henry II (1154-1189), Short Cross coinage, Penny, class Ib, York, Hugo, hvgo · on · everwi, 1.51g/5h (SCBI Mass 557, this coin; N 963; S 1344). Very slightly off-centre, very fine, lightly toned over bright metal, very rare with a square e on reverse £150-£200

From the Wainfleet (Lincolnshire) Hoard, 1990; J.P. Mass Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 61, 17 March 2004, lot 91; J. Sazama Collection, Part IV, DNW Auction 102, 18 September 2012, lot 2247