CNG 90, Lot: 2497. Estimate $200. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PLANTAGENET. temp. John–Henry III. 1199-1216 and 1216-1272, respectively. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g, 3h). Short Cross type, class VIc1. London mint; Radulf, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, circa 1215-1216. ҺЄNRICVS R ЄX, crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + RAVF ON · LVNDЄ, voided cross, with four pellets in angles. Cf. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1856; North 976/1; SCBC 1355. Good VF, toned. A very interesting portrait, featuring an ‘inquisitively raised’ eyebrow.

Ex Andrew Wayne Collection (includes ticket).