PLANTAGENET. Henry III. 1216-1272. AR Penny (18mm, 1.53 g, 3h). Short Cross type, class VIc3. Canterbury mint; Simon, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, circa 1217. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + SIMON • ON • CANTЄ, voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1819 var. (obv. legend stops); North 976/3; SCBC 1355A. Good Fine, toned.
From the R.D. Frederick Collection.