Date: 1208/9-1216

Description:

King John silver penny, Dublin Mint, Roberd (moneyer)

• Weight: 1.25 g
• Good Fine (gF)
  • Average condition for this relatively common coin

References: S. 6228; D&F 50

Obverse:

• Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle
• Legend
  • IOHA  NNES  REX
    • John, King

Reverse:

• Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle
• Three crosses pattée around legend
• Legend:
  • ROBE  RDON  DIVE
  • cross over ROBE

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)