Taynton Metal Detecting Club
The Gannets

Short-Cross Pennies

These pennies are distinguished from other medieval pennies by the cross on their reverse which only extends to the legend of the coin. They were minted until 1247. Although they span the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III they all carry the name Henry.

Henry III
Class 7c, 1217-1242.
Moneyer Nichole, London or Canterbury Mint.
Hartpury.
John
Class 5c, 1204-1209.
Moneyer Andrev, Winchester Mint.
Taynton.

John or Henry III
Class 6b2, 1208-1218.
Moneyer Ilger, London Mint.
Taynton.

Short-Cross Cut Half-Pennies

John
Class 5c, 1204 to 1209.
London mint.
Newent.
Henry II
Class 1c, 1180 to 1189.
Moneyer Hugo, Northampton, Lincoln or York mint.
Taynton.
John or Henry III.
Class 6, 1215 - 1218
Canterbury Mint
Dymock.
Coberley.

John or Henry III.
Class 5b-6, 1204 - 1218
Moneyer Ilger, London mint.
Coberley.
Richard I or John.
Class 3 or 4, 1190 - 1205.
Coberley.
Henry II.
Class 1b, Moneyer Hugo, 1180 - 1189
Taynton
Taynton

John
Classes 5b or 5c, so 1204 to 1209
IOHAN B, Canterbury mint
Newent.

Henry III
Class 7a or 7b, 1217-1242.
Moneyer Walter or Roger, Canterbury Mint.
Tibberton.
John or Henry III.
Class 5/6, 1204 - 1218
Dymock.

Short-Cross Cut Farthings

Richard I or John
Class 3, 4a or 4b, 1190-1204.
Moneyer Vlard, Canterbury Mint.
Taynton.
London mint.
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