Lot 497
Richard I (1189-99), Silver Penny, short cross type, class III, Canterbury Mint, moneyer Reinald. Facing crowned bust with sceptre outside inner linear circle, legend with inner linear outer beaded border surrounding, commences upper left, hENRICVS R EX, rev. short voided cross pommée, cross pommée in each angle, legend surrounding with inner and outer beaded border, +REINALD. ON. CA, weight 1.42g (Mass 751; N.967; S.1347). Toned well centred, just a little irregular in shape from striking and with consequent weakness on reverse rims, a pleasing portrait, very fine. Value $250 - UP
All of the coins dating to the reign of Richard I by class, are depicted in the name of his Father King Henry II as are those of his brother, King John who succeeds him. The short cross coinage continues in the same vein with classes 2, 3 and 4 for this ten year reign, with the latter divided into three sub-classes and the first of those with two varieties. The Canterbury Mint opens for the first time for this coinage at the start of this reign and soon has more activity than London with up to ten moneyers in operation as opposed to seven active in London.
For further reading consult "The J. P. Mass Collection of English Short Cross Coins 1180-1247" part of the sylloge series. The short cross coinage of Henry II emanates from eleven different mints with London having the most activity with up to twenty moneyers. The obverse Latin legend translates as "Henry King" and the reverse as "Reinald of Canterbury.".
Purchased from Spink and Son Ltd, 8th March 2001.
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