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Short-Cross Coinage 1180 to 1247 - Henry II to Henry III

An illustrated Guide To Identification

The text is aimed at the non-specialist with an emphasis on practical classification of the coins in this interesting and generally common series. Tables of lettering, moneyer names and mint signatures are very helpful and there is a section which explains exactly how to go about reading the actual coins, together with information on the pitfalls which can mislead the inexperienced coin collector. Information is also given on round fractions; the issues of the Rhuddlan mint; Scotland & Ireland; imitations and forgeries.

The book has over 100 pages packed with information on the series of coins dealing with all aspects of identifying and classifying them. It includes sections dealing with how to go about reading the information on the coins, together with comprehensive lists of moneyer and mint names using a typeface specially created for the book. Profuse line drawing illustrations taken from actual coins throughout make classifying these coins as simple as is possible and many details are enlarged for easy reference.

Format: A5; 90 pages; line drawings throughout.