PLANTAGENET. John. 1199-1216. AR Penny (18mm, 1.42 g, 9h). Short Cross type, class VIa1. London mint; Ilger, moneyer. Struck in the name of Henry II, circa 1210-circa 1213. Crowned bust facing, holding scepter / ++ ILGЄR · ON · LVND (D composed of two crescent punches), voided short cross with small crosses in angles. Cf. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1742-3; North 974/1; SCBC 1353. Toned. VF. Unusual reverse variety.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Davissons 27 (17 September 2008), lot 130.
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