1199-1216 John Short Cross Penny London S1353

Description

1199-1216 John Short Cross Penny London

S1353

Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.

Note: smaller portrait, with smaller X composed of thin strokes or short wedges

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ҺЄNRICVS RЄX

Lettering (regular font): ҺЄNRICVS RЄX

Translation: King Henry

Reverse

Voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +WALTER ON LV

Lettering (regular font): +WALTER ON LV

Translation: Walter of London