Lot 1001

Henry II (1154-1189), 'Short Cross' Penny, after 1 July 1180 - c. 1182, Class Ib1, Carlisle, Alain, crowned bust facing, curls 2/5, rev. + ALAIN [· O]N · CARD · voided short cross, cross pommées in angles, 1.42g [21.91grns], 11h (Allen [BNJ, 1979], dies unlisted; SCBI [Mass] 330 same reverse die; North 963; S.1344), dark tone with a hint of stressing, otherwise a really bold fine to very fine. Provenance, From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in Kent, , Baldwin, by private treaty (ref. A5913), 27 March 1975 [with this ticket] , , The first issues known to be struck at Carlisle. Estimate: £100 - £140