Numismatic definitions
Like most fields of expertise, numismatics has its own lingo. Find the numismatic definition of a term by entering it in the field below.
Short Cross Coinage
Term for the silver coinage introduced by Henrv II in 1180 and minted until 1247 when it was replaced by the Long Cross type. The termination of the arms of the cross on the reverse well within the circumference encouraged the dishonest practice of clipping.
