IRELAND. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.47 g, 4h). Class Ia. Dublin mint; David, moneyer. Struck 1251-1254.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.47 g, 4h). Class Ia. Dublin mint; David, moneyer. Struck 1251-1254. Facing bust wearing jeweled crown and holding cruciform scepter; cinquefoil to right; all within triangle with thin inner triangler / Voided long cross, with pellet at center; triple pellets in quarters. C&T obv. die A(a)29; Dykes Class A(a); D&F 53; SCBI 10 (Ulster), 412 (same dies); SCBC 6235 (see also 6241 for Class IIb types with a jeweled crown). Reverse a little off centre. Toned. Good VF. Rare type with jeweled crown. |