Lot 1004

Henry II (1154-1189), 'Short Cross' Penny, c. 1185-1189, Class Ic, London, Davi, crowned bust facing, curls 2/5, rev. + DAVI · ON · LVND · voided short cross, cross pommées in angles, 1.48g [22.84grns], 6h (SCBI [Mass] 963; North 964; S.1345), traces of verdigris in recesses, otherwise neatly cabinet toned with attractive underlying lustre a pleasingly bold fine to very fine in parts. Provenance, From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in Kent, , Spink, by private treaty (S1924), 3 March 1975 , Estimate: £100 - £140