Lot 1944

Sale 78 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes, The Lampard Collection, The James Atkinson Collection

Description

John, (1199-1216), short cross silver penny, type 4a, rev. single pellet stops, WILLELM.ON.LVND, (Willelm of London mint), (S.1351, cf.SCBI 56 Nos.944-946). Dark tone, round and very fine.

Spink regards the issue as Richard I, but Wren 'The Short Cross Coinage places the series as first issue of John.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130

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