The 1205-1207 Penny - JohnSilver Penny struck in the reign of King John (although carries the name of Henry II) between 1205 and 1207 at the London mint of moneyer Willelm B. Short cross type. Diameter 18mm, weighs 1.43g. SCBC: 1351. North: 970.
The Short Cross coinage started in 1180 with Henry II and continued through Richard, John and Henry III. All the coins carry the name HENRICVS.
King John did not produce many coin types but they are not usually expensive.
The Obverse shows a crowned head facing.
The Reverse shows a voided short cross with quatrefoils in angles. Legend is "WILLELM ⋅ B ⋅ ON ⋅ LV".Image credit: CNG Coins.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1205
Monarch/Ruler: John (1199-1216)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | KING JOHN PENNY 1216 CANTERBURY MINT MODERN MUSEUM SPECIMEN COIN £ 5.99 |
 | Medieval Hammered Silver Short Cross Coin: King John Penny 1207-1210AD Class 5c £ 33.00 |
 | KING JOHN (1199-1216) SILVER PENNY HAMMERED COIN £ 47.50 |
 | King John Penny Walter London Class 5b1 NGC XF Details Medieval £ 271.09 |
 | King John Silver Penny London Mint Ilger Short Cross Penny S.1352 £ 394.30 |
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