Date: c. 1190-1199
![Second coinage, Halfpenny, Dublin, type Ib, Turgod, [TVR]GOD ON DWE, 0.78g/6h (S 6205; DF 39). Parts of legend flat, otherwise very fine and toned, rare](https://oldcurrencyexchange.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/john-as-lord-of-ireland-second-coinage-halfpenny-dublin-type-ib-turgod-tvrgod-on-dwe-0.78g-s-6205-df-39.jpg?w=700)
John (as Lord of Ireland) Second coinage, Halfpenny, Type 1b, Mint: Dublin, Moneyer: Turgod
Description:
John (as Lord of Ireland) Second coinage, Halfpenny, Dublin, Type 1b.
- Mint: Dublin
- Moneyer: Turgod (a rare Dublin moneyer)
- Weight: 0.78g
References: S 6205; DF 39
- Parts of legend flat, otherwise very fine (VF) and toned
- Rare
Obverse:
- Facing diademed head, legend around
- +IOHANNES DO
- Translates as “John Dominus”
Reverse:
- Voided cross potent, legend around
- +[TVR]GOD ON DWE
- Translates as “Turgod 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: Turgod
- Dublin Mint
- Second Coinage (Dominus / Cross Potent Issue)
- John as Lord of Ireland
- Hammered
Other coins in this Series:
- Checklist: Anglo-Norman Coinage
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)
