English Medieval - John - Short Cross Penny - Canterbury - Hue > Lot No. 215

Description:
1204-1209 AD. Class 5a2*. Obv: facing bust with sceptre with HENRICVS REX legend having reverse S and sceptre dividing RE/X. Rev: short voided cross and pellets with +HVE.ON.CANTE legend with cross pommee for the moneyer Hue at Canterbury. Scarce.

Measurements:
1.25 grams.

Condition:
Near very fine with slight double strike to reverse.

References:
S. 1350B; N. 969.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £120 - 150 (EUR 140 - 180; USD 190 - 240)

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

Sold for: £100