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Auction: 24006 - British and World Coins
Lot: 15

Henry III (1216-1272), 'Short Cross' Penny, c. 1242-1244, Class 8a2, London, Nichole, + hENRICVS REX, tall lettering, new bust facing crowned with sceptre, rev. + NIChOLE ON LVN, taller lettering, short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle, 1.30g, 2h, i.m. cross pommée (North 981; S.1357A/B), on an irregularly clipped planchet, otherwise lightly field toned, and remarkably uniform and bold for issue, good very fine, rare, especially so in this state!

Provenance

The Isladulcie Collection of Medieval Silver Coins

By private treaty (Hoo, Kent), 25 November 2014

~ Reportedly a recent find from Kent, by November 2014 ~

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Estimate
£200 to £260

Starting price
£140