Hi everyone, Found this silver penny recently, but once more it has me stumped. I know the moneyers name is Ilger (a first for me), and it was minted in London, but I just can't fathom whether the king is John or Henry! I look forward to hearing from you, many thanks in advance!
It looks like Henry III to me. From wildwinds: England, Henry III, 1216-1272, AR Short Cross Penny, 18mm, 1.47 g. Class 7b. London mint; Ilger, moneyer. Struck ca 1229-circa 1232. HENRICVS REX, crowned bust facing, holding sceptre. / + ILGER ON LVNDE, short cross with cross formed by four dots in each angle. North 979bB; Seaby 1356B.
For what it's worth, it looks from here as though @furryfrog02 nailed it. North notes that this late class has Lots of variants, but even with the relative lack of detail on the portrait, every other detail --lettering, hair, and other flourishes-- seems to check out.
Many thanks Furry Frog for all the info, I'll get it labelled now. Not as good as your Henry penny, nice one!
I wish it was mine! That example is from wildwinds. I only have 2 half pennies from Henry III. I guess it makes up one whole penny though haha.
