Coins and Historical Medals

Henry II (1154-1189), Short Cross coinage, Penny, class Ib, Alain, alain on cadvl, 1.33g/8h (Allen dies 130/130 and pl. vi, 13, this coin; SCBI Mass –; N 963; S 1344). Nearly very fine, very rare £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins of the Carlisle Mint from the John Mattinson Collection.

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Provenance: J.D. Brand Collection [from Spink 1973 and originating from an unspecified French hoard].

William was replaced as moneyer in 1180 by Alan, who minted the Short Cross coinage throughout the remainder of the reign of Henry II, Richard and into the reign of John. Tomas was the moneyer for the Short Cross recoinage of 1205