Date: 1208/9-1216

Description:

King John’s Irish coinage, silver halfpenny. Dublin mint signature, with Roberd (moneyer) signature.

• Weight: 0.6 g
• Fine (F)

Obverse:

• Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle
• Legend:
  • IOH  ANN  ESRE
    • John, King

Reverse:

• Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle
• Three crosses pattée around legend
• Legend:
  • ROBE  RDO  NDI
    • Roberd of Dublin

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• John as King of Ireland
  • REX Coinage
    • Dublin Mint
      • Moneyer: Roberd
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Rare Coin Review: John, Lord of Ireland, 1179 (First Profile Issue)