Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury

Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury

Code: 12402

£190.00 Approx $251.66, €223.53
 

This is a medieval silver penny of King John of England, struck at the Canterbury Mint between 1205 - 1207 AD. 

Obverse: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX (King Henry) Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.

Reverse: +ARNAVD ON CAN (Arnaud of Canterbury) Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

It is a good example in VF condition and of a good weight. 

DENOMINATION: Penny

CULTURE: Medieval England

MONARCH: King John

DATE: 1199 - 1216 AD (this class minted between 1205 - 1207 AD)

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 18mm diameter

WEIGHT: 1.43 grams

ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1351

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Strasbourg. France.

Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5b Canterbury