John (1199-1216), Penny, imitation in the style of class Vb, ‘London’, Alisandre, alisendre · on · li, mm. cross pattée, seriffed x, last letter of mint signature sloped, 1.31g/3h (SCBI Mass 2193; Stewartby dies 7[iii]). Legends weak in places, otherwise good very fine, rare £100-150

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

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Provenance: G.V. Doubleday Collection, Glendining Auction, 8 June 1988, lot 1000; Baldwin Auction 9, 7 October 1996, lot 1788; J.P. Mass Collection, Part II, DNW Auction 65, 16 March 2005, lot 806.

The moneyer is known only for the regular issues of Ipswich and Rochester. Sold with an Elmore Jones identification ticket