Watch List notes:

England. John. 1199-1216. AR penny (19 mm, 1.43 g, 3 h). Short cross type. Class Vb2. London, ca. 1204-1209. Beneit, moneyer. hЄЄNRICVS R-ЄX, diademed bust facing, with collar, holding scepter / +BЄNЄIT · ON · LVND, voided cross pommée with quatrefoil in each angle. North 970; SCBI Mass 1403; SCBC 1351. Lightly toned and with an excellent portrait. Attractive. Good very fine.

Purchased by the consignor from T. O'Donnell, 2014.