Lot 1415

Description

John, (1199-1216), silver penny, short cross type, Class Vb2, Ipswich Mint, moneyer John, issued 1205-1210, (1.44 g), obv. crowned facing bust, two curls each side, beard of small strokes, five large pearls in band of crown, +HENRICVS R/EX around begins at 10 o'clock, normal S, rev. short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle, within inner beaded circle, +IOHAN O[N G]IPE around begins at 12 o'clock, initial cross patt?e, (S.1351, N.970). Nick in flan, almost complete legend and in attractive condition, very fine and a rare mint.

Ex S.J.Green Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 105, lot 1684. With collector's tickets.