PLANTAGENET. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Penny (19mm, 1.31 g, 7h). Short cross coinage, class II. London mint; Raul, moneyer. Struck in the name of Henry II, circa 1189-1190. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1277. Estimated: $ 250

British, Silver

Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PLANTAGENET. Richard I. 1189-1199. AR Penny (19mm, 1.31 g, 7h). Short cross coinage, class II. London mint; Raul, moneyer. Struck in the name of Henry II, circa 1189-1190. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + RΛVL · ON · LVND, voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. SCBI 56 (Mass), 193 (this coin); North 96; SCBC 1345. Slightly crude strike. VF. Rare first issue of Richard.

From the Arthur M. Fitts III. Ex J.P. Mass Collection; 1990 Wainfleet, Lincolnshire Hoard.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Five, which will begin 8 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

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