Henry II Penny, Tealby type C2, Newcastle, Willem, ex Tooze and English Doctor gladiatorial scene: two gladiators engaging

gladiatorial scene: two gladiators engaging in battle

a very interesting variety of the highest rarity with only one example recorded in the relevant articles

small punch privy security mark below reverse shield

Sharply struck on a thin flan

Henry II Penny, Tealby type C2, Newcastle, Willem, ex Tooze and English Doctor gladiatorial scene: two gladiators engagingHenry II (1154 89), silver "Tealby" Penny, Type C2 (c. 1163 67), Newcastle Mint, moneyer William, facing crowned head with hand holding sceptre to edge, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, commences upper left, hENRI. R., rev. short voided cross pattee, small cross pattee saltire in each angle, +WILAOM. ON. NE[W], weight 1. 49g (N. 957; S. 1339). Toned, upper legend of obverse weakly struck as well as corresponding part of reverse,