King Henry II ascended the throne in 1154. The cross-and-crosslets coinage in 1158 was introduced by Henry II as an attempt to regulate and replace the erratic and often sub-standard currency which had been the norm in the reign of Stephen.This was later referred to as the Tealby penny after a coin hoard was found at Tealby, Lincolnshire in 1807.
Here below is a fantastic cut quarter of a Tealby penny found recently. The original coin would have been in practically mint condition. However as those of you know I have special part in my heart for 'cut' coins. These are so difficult to find. Unless you have actually held one it is so difficult to appreciate how small they are. Thanks to Andy for letting me share this with you.
Reverse of Coin
Obverse of Coin
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