Lot 2479

Description

Henry III, (1216-1272), silver penny, long cross type, class IIIb, Canterbury Mint, moneyer Nicholas, (1.53 g), obv. crowned rounder bust facing, of coarse work, three pellets below crown, Star 3 above straddles central ornament, beard of three pellets each side, no pellets between upper and lower curls, eyes almond shaped, no sceptre, within pelleted inner circle, legend around, no stop after REX (plain X), rev. long cross voided, dividing legend around, trefoils in each angle within pelleted inner circle, (S.1363, N.987). Toned, very fine.

Ex S. J. Green Collection. With tickets.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 121, lot 1835. The R C Lockett Collection Part IV, Glendinings, November 26-7, 1960. The Slype Hoard, West Flanders.