PLANTAGENET. temp. Richard I – John. 1189-1216. AR Penny (16mm, 1.05 g, 7h). Short cross type, class IVa. London mint; Stivene, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1194-circa 1200. hЄRICVS R[...], crowned facing bust, holding scepter / Voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. Cf. SCBI 56 (Mass), 929-942 (for type); North 968/1; SCBC 1348A. Toned, porous, clipped. Fine. Rare obverse legend error.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection. Ex Heritage 397 (9 January 2006), lot 13438 (part of).