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 Hammered Silver Short Cross Penny Coin £ 39.18 |
 | King John, Hammered Short Cross Penny, London, Moneyer Fulke, High Grade! £ 160.00 |
 | A783 - King John Silver Hammered Penny. 1199-1216 Class 5b £ 220.00 |
 | King John short cross silver penny, London Mint, Class 5 £ 133.82 |
 | A821 - King John Silver Hammered Penny. 1199-1216 Class 5c, Rauf of London £ 225.00 |
 | X598: King John Hammered Silver **RARE MINT** cl.5b Penny - FVLKE ON S`EDM £ 325.00 |
 | Edward III? Hammered Silver Long Cross Penny London pellet in script 19mm 1.23g £ 26.00 |
 | Edward I II Transition Silver Penny Class 10cf London Mint Hammered Coin £ 52.70 |
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