Date: c. 1190-1199

Description:

John (as Lord of Ireland) Third coinage, Halfpenny, Carrickfergus mint signature

• Mint: Carrickfergus
• Moneyer: Roberd
• Diameter: 15 mm
• Weight: 0.69 g

References: Withers VI 1/a; O’S, Earliest 1; SCBC 6214

• Not a great coin to look at – chipped flan, plus weak strike.
• Almost Fine (aF) but, crucially, the King’s name and a rare mint signature are legible
• Extremely Rare

Obverse:

• Facing diademed head, legend around
• +IOHANNES DO
  • Translates as “John Dominus”

Reverse:

• Voided cross pommée, with annulet in each quarter, legend around
• + ROBERD · ON · C  RA[G]
  • Translates as “Roberd of Carrickfergus”

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Anglo-Norman
  • House of Anjou
  • Angevin
• Henry II
  • John as Lord of Ireland
    • Third Coinage (Dominus / Cross Pommée Issue)
      • Carrickfergus Mint
        • Moneyer: Roberd
• 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)