Date: c. 1199-1216

Description:

John (as King of Ireland) Penny, Dublin mint signature

• Mint: Dublin
• Moneyer: WillelmP
• Diameter: 18 mm
• Weight: 1.37 g

References: SCBI 22 (Copenhagen) –; D&F 50; SCBC 6228A

• Fine (F), toned, weak in spots.

Obverse:

• Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle, legend around
• +IOHAN REX
  • Translates as “John King”

Reverse:

• Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle; three crosses pattée, legend around
• + WIL LMPO OHN
  • Translates as “Willelm P of Dublin”

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Henry II
  • John as King of Ireland
    • REX Coinage
      • Dublin Mint
        • Moneyer: WillelmP
• 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)