1180 PENNY HENRY II WINCHESTER MINT

A distinguished penny from 1180, struck at the Winchester mint during Henry II's reign. This silver coin was produced during the height of the Angevin Empire, when English royal authority extended across vast continental territories. The penny remained the principal currency, essential for commerce and administration throughout Henry's extensive dominions. This example reflects the consistent quality standards maintained by Winchester mint operations, bearing Henry's portrait and royal insignia with characteristic Norman craftsmanship. Highly collectible for its historical and numismatic merit, this piece documents the monetary practices of one of England's most powerful and administratively sophisticated medieval monarchs. An important acquisition for collectors of 12th-century English coinage, offering tangible evidence of the economic foundations supporting Henry II's formidable political and military achievements.