Date: 1205-1211

John (as King, 1199-1216), REX Coinage, Silver Halfpenny, Limerick mint signature, Moneyer: Wace

Description:

John (as King of Ireland), Silver Halfpenny, Limerick Mint signature (LI). Moneyer: Wace

• Weight: 0.70g
• Grade:
  • Good Fine (gF)
  • Rare
• References:
  • S. 6232
  • D&F 51

Obverse:

• Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle
•  Legend:
  • IOJ HN NE

Reverse:

• Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle
• Three crosses pattée around legend
• Legend
  • WACE ON LI

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Richard I (the Lion Heart)
  • John as King of Ireland
    • REX Coinage
      • Limerick Mint
        • Moneyer: Wace
• 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)