IRELAND. John. As Lord of Ireland, 1172-1199. AR Halfpenny (15mm, 0.69 g, 12h). Second (’DOMinus’) coinage, group IIa. Carrickfergus mint; Roberd, moneyer. Struck circa 1198-1199.Electronic Auction 473 British, Silver Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND. John. As Lord of Ireland, 1172-1199. AR Halfpenny (15mm, 0.69 g, 12h). Second (’DOMinus’) coinage, group IIa. Carrickfergus mint; Roberd, moneyer. Struck circa 1198-1199. Facing diademed head / [+ ROBERD · ON · C]RA[G], voided cross pommée, with annulet in each quarter. Withers VI 1/a; O'S, Earliest 1; SCBC 6214. Chipped, weak strike. Near Fine. King’s name and mint signature legible. Extremely rare. |