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 short cross silver penny, London Mint, Class 5 £ 177.50 |
 | King John short cross silver penny, London Mint, Class 5 £ 198.30 |
 | King John silver short cross penny minted by Rauf in London £ 156.70 |
 | King John Penny 1205-1208 Ancestors Coin Brand New Sealed B1 £ 1.69 |
 | King John Late Medieval silver hammered penny coin, London £ 146.30 |
 | King John Silver Penny 1199-1216 Fair Condition Short Cross Class 6B(?) 1.15g £ 84.99 |
 | King John Short Cross Penny Oxford Henri, Class 5b 1199-1216 £ 250.00 |
 | King John Penny Walter London Class 5b1 NGC XF Details Medieval £ 217.01 |
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