Coins, Paper Money, Tokens and Historical Medals

Henry II (1154-1189), Tealby coinage, Penny, mint and moneyer unclear, [——]: on [ – – ], 1.24g/2h (cf. N 961/1; cf. S 1342). Flat in places, otherwise fine, rare £100-120

This coin has an odd portrait, particularly in the width of the face and the treatment of the hair, which does not fit with in the standard classification, although is closest in style to type F. This might suggest an unofficial origin but the obverse legend is literate and the weight reasonable