Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. John (1199-1216) Penny c.1204-09, London mint, Ricard as moneyer, North-970 var, S-1351 var, AU50 NGC. hЄNRICVS R | ЄX, crowned bust facing with scepter in right hand / + RICARD • ON • LVN, voided short cross with quatrefoils in angles. This example appears to be a transitional issue between Class 5a2 and 5b. The eyes are oval-shaped and the initial mark on the reverse is a cross pommée, conforming to 5a2, while the S's are the central pellet types of 5b. An unusual variety with no part of the legends off-flan.
Estimate: 400-500 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. John (1199-1216) Penny c.1204-09, London mint, Ricard as moneyer, North-970 var, S-1351 var, AU50 NGC. hЄNRICVS R | ЄX, crowned bust facing with scepter in right hand / + RICARD • ON • LVN, voided short cross with quatrefoils in angles. This example appears to be a transitional issue between Class 5a2 and 5b. The eyes are oval-shaped and the initial mark on the reverse is a cross pommée, conforming to 5a2, while the S's are the central pellet types of 5b. An unusual variety with no part of the legends off-flan.
Estimate: 400-500 USD