John (1199-1216), Penny, imitation in the style of class Vb, ‘Rochester’, Andreu, andhev[—]r, mm. cross potent on rev. only, four pearls above forehead, beard unusually well defined, 1.26g/3h (SCBI Mass 2211; Stewartby dies 13 [ii]). Flat at top, otherwise very fine, very 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: P. Woodhead Collection [from B. Warwick]; J.P. Mass Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 61, 17 March 2004, lot 421