John, 1199-1216, Short Cross Penny, Willelm B/Canterbury, Class 5b3, S1351, N970

  

A lovely example of this short cross penny struck at London with Willelm B as moneyer. Struck off centre, but with very little actual wear and a well defined portrait. Ex Isabella Collection and presented with old collector's ticket.

O: HENRIC VS REX, crowned facing head & sceptre held at side. R: W[ILLEL]M B ON LV , voided short-cross with quatrefoils in angles. I would grade this coin About Very Fine (Sheldon EF45). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself. For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself. The coin in the photos is the actual item which you will receive. Thanks for looking at this item. Please check out the other coins I have listed.

The item "John, 1199-1216, Short Cross Penny, Willelm B/Canterbury, Class 5b3, S1351, N970" is in sale since Saturday, June 5, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\British\Hammered (Pre-c. The seller is "andiepaul03" and is located in Stoke On Trent. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Country of Origin: Great Britain
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
3. Metal: Silver
4. Features: Hammered