English Medieval Coins - John - Contemporary Base Short Cross Penny Forgery. 13th century AD Obv: facing bust with sceptre with HENRICVS REX legend. Rev: short voided cross and quatrefoils with illegible legend. 0.71 grams. ("). This contemporary forgery would undoubtedly have been silver plated when made and could well have easily passed for being genuine; the bust has a late John to early Henry III look. Fair. Rare. [No Reserve]