PLANTAGENET. temp. Richard I – John. 1189-1216. AR Penny (19mm, 1.42 g, 1h). Short cross type, class IVa. London mint; Willem, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1194-circa 1200. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / Voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. Cf. SCBI 56 (Mass), 943-949 (for type); North 968/1; SCBC 1348A. Toned. Near VF.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection, purchased from Pegasi. Reportedly ex Balgarnie Collection.