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Coin (Obverse), cut halfpenny, of Henry, Earl of Northumberland
This is the obverse of a Henry, Earl of Northumberland silver cut halfpenny minted at Corbridge in Northumberland, between 1136 and 1139. The coin was cut from a Henry penny and was worth one halfpenny Scots.
The obverse bears a crowned bust with a sceptre. The Latin inscription is mostly illegible but begins with the name 'Henry'.
David I's son, Henry, gained the Earldom of Northumberland in 1139 as the result of a treaty with the English King Stephen. Coins in his name were issued at Carlisle, Corbridge, and a third mint thought to have been at Bamborough.
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000-100-082-665-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.1995.148 |
Date: |
1136 - 1139 Between 1136 and 1139
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Material: |
Silver; uneven striking; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Cross hE [ ]; crowned bust to right with sceptre / Rev. EREBA [LD : ON : COREB:]; cross moline, with lis in angles
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Dimensions: |
20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 2.0
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What: |
Coin Type: I Coin, cut halfpenny
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Erebald (Maker) Henry, Earl of Northumberland
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Where: |
Corbridge Scotland Scotland, Roxburghshire, Jedburgh, Jedburgh Abbey
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Description: |
Silver cut halfpenny of Henry, Earl of Northumberland, minted by Erebald at Corbridge, c 1136 - 1139 (?)
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References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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