John. 1199-1216. AR short cross penny. 1.51 gm. 19 mm. Class Vb. London mint, Willem moneyer. 1180-1189. Facing bust holding scepter; hENRICVS R-EX / Voided short cross, four pellets in each angle; +WILLLEM • ON • LVN. S. 1351. N. 970. CF SCBI 56:1430. Extremely Fine; well centered and well struck on an even round flan; some slight metal stress, yet overall an exceptional example of a John penny.

The Freeman Craig Sr. Collection. Ex C. Wolfe 1981.