John (1199-1216), Penny, class Vb 2, Oxford, Ailwine, ailwine·on·ocs, reads re·x·, curls 2/2, pellets 2/2, 1.36g/10h (SCBI Mass 1574; Allen dies 7/a5; N 970; S 1351). Hairline striking crack at 10 o’clock, obverse very fine with clear portrait, reverse rather pitted, fine, dark tone, rare £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Jim Sazama Collection of Medieval Coins.

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Provenance: J.P. Mass Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 61, 17 March 2004, lot 323 [acquired 1993]