PLANTAGENET. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.39 g). Long Cross coinage, contemporary imitation. Uncertain mint in Westfalia or the Low Countries. VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1510. Estimated: $ 100

The West Collection of Medieval Coinage, Silver

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PLANTAGENET. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.39 g). Long Cross coinage, contemporary imitation. Uncertain mint in Westfalia or the Low Countries. Crowned facing head, holding lis-tipped scepter / TЄD IOI SC(RT) [...], Voided long cross, with central pellet; triple pellets in quarters. C&T –. Toned, flip-over double strike. VF.

From the West Collection. Ex Prof. G.W. de Wit Collection (Part II, Künker 130, 9 October 2007), lot 1947; J. Schulman 276 (22 February 1983), lot 531; Haarlo Hoard, no. 540.

The cataloger of this coin in the de Wit sale interpreted the reverse legend as SanCta TRoia, suggesting Xanten as a mint.

Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 12:49:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.