English Medieval - Edward I - First Issue - Bury St Edmunds - Ion > Lot No. 220

Description:
1272-1278 AD. In name Of Henry III. Class 6. Bury St Edmunds, Ion. Obv: facing bust with sceptre and HENRICVS REX III legend. Rev: voided long cross and pellets dividing ION ONS EIN TED legend for the monyer Ion at Bury St Edmunds.

Measurements:
1.44 grams.

Condition:
As struck; about very fine.

References:
S. 1377; N. 1001.

Provenance:
Ex Colchester Hoard, 1969.

Comments notes:
A more pleasing than usual example, with good bust.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £50 - 70 (EUR 60 - 80; USD 80 - 110)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £85