Code: 12426
This is a medieval silver penny of King John of England, struck at the London Mint between 1205 - 1207 AD.
Obverse: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX (King Henry) Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.
Reverse: +ILGER ON LVNDE (Ilger of London) Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
It is a superb example in VF condition
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: King John
DATE: 1199 - 1216 AD (this class minted between 1205 - 1207 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 19mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.44 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1351
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Strasbourg. France.
