Lot 1011

John 'Lacklands' (1199-1216), 'Short Cross' Penny, 1205, Class Vb1, Chichester, Rauf, crowned bust facing, pellets in curls 2/2, rev. + RAVF · ON · CICE · voided short cross, cross pommées in angles, 1.12g [17.28grns], 6h (Chichester, dies 11/r7; SCBI [Mass] 1473 same dies; North 970; S.1351), lightly crimped and with general softness of strike to high points, otherwise light golden toning, fine to almost very fine in parts, a scarce provincial mint. Provenance, From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in Kent, , Seaby, by private treaty (ref. S01879), 6 February 1975 , , Chichester was re-opened briefly during the Shortcross Period (1180-1247), to assist in the Renovations of 1205, for which it is known to have struck coins classified under 5a2-5c (c. 1204/5-1210). Just four moneyers were employed at the premises, of which Rauf (or Raulf) was instrumental in opening the mint alongside Pieres and Simon, before the last was replaced by Willelm. Estimate: £80 - £100