GREAT BRITAIN. Penny, ND (ca. 1205-07). London Mint; Ilger, moneyer. John. PCGS AU-55.

S-1351; N-970. Short cross coinage, class Vb; struck in the name of Henry II. Obverse: Crowned bust facing, holding scepter; Reverse: Voided short cross, with quatrefoils in angles. This impeccable Penny is beautifully struck, though slightly off center, and has a light, electric blue look which gives great charm.

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From the Runze Collection.