Medieval silver penny of King John by Abel of London
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This is a medieval silver penny of King John struck at the London mint between 1199- 1216 AD. The Moneyer who struck the coin Abel, Class 6a1
Obverse: hЄNRICVS | RЄX "King Henry" Legend around crowned facing portrait, with sceptre in right hand.
Reverse: ABEL.ON.LVND "Abel of London".
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: John
DATE: 1199 - 1216 AD
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 18mm
WEIGHT: 1.4 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1353
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Nottingham.
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Avon, United Kingdom