Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

John (as Lord, 1172-1199), Second coinage, Halfpenny, type Ib, Waterford, Marcus, marc[-] on vva, obv. legend ends domi, 0.74g/1h (S 6208; DF 39). Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine with an excellent portrait, rare (£280-320)

The obverse is far superior to that of the specimen in the Millennial Collection, lot 29. Illustration enlarged