John, silver farthing (REX coinage), Dublin mint, roberd moneyer. The Old Currency Exchange, Dublin, Ireland.

Irish Coin Daily: King John’s (REX) Coinage, Silver Farthing, Dublin Mint / Moneyer: Roberd

Date: 1208/9-1216 Description: King John’s Irish coinage, silver farthing. Dublin mint, with Roberd (moneyer) signature. Weight: 0.35 g Very fine (VF) Rare Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle Legend: .IOH ANR EX John, King Reverse: Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon Legend: RO BE RD Roberd Country: Ireland Category:…

William the Marshal, one of John's most senior military leaders, by Matthew Paris

John’s 2nd Expedition in Ireland (as King of England, 1210)

Introduction Throughout John’s lordship, he attempted to stabilize the government in Ireland – which was no easy task given the treacherous Irish geo-political situation. England’s claim to Ireland started in 1154 with the Bull Laudabiliter, in which Pope Adrian IV gave a land grant to Henry II of England. The Pope gave Henry II this land…

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John as King of Ireland

Irish Coin Daily: King John’s (REX) Coinage, Silver Farthing, Dublin Mint / Moneyer: Roberd

John’s 2nd Expedition in Ireland (as King of England, 1210)