PLANTAGENET. John. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.45 g, 3h). Short Cross type, class Vc. London mint; Adam, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1207-circa 1210. VF.

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Lot: 861. Estimated: $ 200

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PLANTAGENET. John. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.45 g, 3h). Short Cross type, class Vc. London mint; Adam, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1207-circa 1210. Crowned bust facing, holding scepter / Voided short cross with small crosses in angles. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1687 (this coin); North 971; SCBC 1352. Toned, some minor striking weakness. VF. An unusual portrait.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 303 (29 May 2013), lot 949; Andrew Wayne Collection; Prof. Jeffrey P. Mass Collection (Part I, Dix, Noonan, Webb, 61, 17 March 2004), lot 340 (part of); M. R. Allen Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 14:46:40 ET.

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