Date: c. 1190-1199

Description:

Ireland. John as Lord of Ireland (1177-1199), silver halfpenny. Halfpenny, second coinage (1190-99), Dublin mint, c. 1190-1199. SCBI 10, Belfast, 231-74; S 6205. 0.71g, 14mm, 6h.

• Very Fine (VF)

Obverse:

• Facing diademed head, legend around
• +IOHANNES DO
  • Translates as “John Dominus”

Reverse:

• Voided cross potent, legend around
• +TOMAS…VVE
  • Translates as “Tomas of Dublin”

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Henry II
  • John as Lord of Ireland
    • Second Coinage (Dominus / Cross Potent Issue)
      • Dublin Mint
        • Moneyer: Tomas
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Coin Guide: Why did Henry II not issue coins under his own name for Ireland?
• O’Brien Rare Coin Review: John, Lord of Ireland, 1179 (First Profile Issue)