Date: 1198-1199

John (as Lord of Ireland), Third coinage, Halfpenny, Downpatrick Mint, Moneyer: Thomas, CAPVT IOHANNIS, rev. THOMAS ON DVN. Extremely rare

Description:

John (as Lord of Ireland), Silver Halfpenny, Third Coinage (Cross Pommée). Downpatrick Mint signature (DVN). Moneyer: Thomas.

• Weight: 0.72g
• Grade:
  • Slightly off-centre, otherwise about very fine (aVF),
  • An extremely rare mint
• References:
  • S. 6219
  • Not listed in SCBI Ulster
  • Not listed in Dowle & Finn

Obverse:

• Facing, diademed head
•  Legend:
  • CAPVT IOHANNIS

Reverse:

• Double Cross Pommée
• Legend
  • THOMAS ON DVN

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Richard I (the Lion Heart)
  • John as Lord of Ireland
    • Third Coinage (Dominus / Cross Pommée Issue)
      • Dublin Mint
        • Moneyer: Thomas
• 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)