IRELAND. John. As King, 1199-1216. AR Farthing (11mm, 0.41 g, 4h). Third (’Rex’) coinage. Dublin mint; Willem, moneyer. Struck 1208/9-circa 1211/2. Crowned facing head, star above; all within triangle / Whorled sun within triangle. Withers VI p. 37; D&F 52; SCBC 6234. Minor porosity under toning. VF. Bold portrait. Much finer than usually seen for this very rare issue.
