Silver Penny of Henry II (1154-89), Short Cross type, class 1 (c. 1180-9), wt. 1.19g. Oxford mint, moneyer Ricard. North 963. Bought from a gardener at Caius, who found the coin in the Garden at Harvey Court, Queens Road, Cambridge, on 18 May 1989.
Method of acquisition: Given (1989-10-16) by Grierson, Philip, Prof.
Accession number: CM.690-1989
Primary reference Number: 286340
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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