IRELAND. John. As King, 1199-1216. AR Halfpenny (14mm, 0.76 g, 2h). Third (’Rex’) coinage. Dublin mint; Roberd, moneyer. Struck 1208/9-circa 1211/2. Crowned facing head, three stars around; all within triangle / Short cross pattée within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle. Withers VI 3a var. (obv. legend stops); D&F 51; SCBC 6231. Toned, slight ghosting at center. Good VF.
