Coins and Historical Medals

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, class VIc or VIx, London, Walter, walter · on · lvn, pellet or ‘nostril’ to right of nose, 1.24g/1h (SCBI Mass –; N 976 or 976/4; S 1355 or 1355B). A little crimped, good fine £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Short Cross Pennies, the Property of a Gentleman.

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F. Elmore Jones Collection; Lord Stewartby Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 237, 28 June 2016, lot 564 (part)

Although only recorded for the Canterbury mint, the present coin appears to show a pellet or ‘nostril’ to the right of the king’s nose, a detail missed in the Stewartby sale but picked up by the present vendor and noted on his ticket.