Code: 12385
This is a medieval silver penny of King John of England, struck at the Canterbury Mint between 1199 - 1216 AD.
Obverse: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX (King Henry) Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.
Reverse: +ARNAVD ON CA (Arnaud of Canterbury) Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
It is an excellent example in VF condition of a good weight.
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King John
DATE: 1199 - 1216 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 18mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.37 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1352
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Strasbourg. France.
