Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London

Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London

Code: 12401

£190.00 Approx $251.66, €223.53
 

This is a medieval silver penny of King John of England, struck at the London Mint between 1207 - 1210 AD. 

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

Reverse: +WILLELM B ON LV (Willelm B of London) Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

It is an excellent example in VF condition with a good bold portrait. 

DENOMINATION: Penny

CULTURE: Medieval England

MONARCH: King John

DATE: 1199 - 1216 AD (this class minted between 1207 - 1210 AD)

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 19mm diameter

WEIGHT: 1.39 grams

ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1352

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

Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London
Medieval England King John Silver Penny class 5c London