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John, silver Penny, class 5b Canterbury, Moneyer Johan

John (1199-1216), silver short cross Penny, class 5b2, in the name of his Father, Canterbury Mint, moneyer Johan, facing crowned head with linear collar, hand holding sceptre at left, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, commences upper left with round top Rs, hENRICVS. R EX, rev. short voided cross pommee, small cross pommee in each angle, +IOhAN. ON. CAN, weight 1.42g (Mass 1368; N 970; S 1351). Toned good very fine, with a great portrait.

All of the coins dating to the reign of King John by class, are depicted in the name of his Father King Henry II as are those of Richard I who preceded him. The legend therefore reads "Henry King" on the obverse and "Johan of Canterbury" on the reverse.

Provenance:

Bought from Angel Coins, Oxford, November 2001.

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