Robbin' Hoods - Big John

Hey folks - picked up another penny for a good price.

This time it is of King John, made famous in life for being forced signing the Magna Carta in AD 1215, which through its evolution laid the framework for the modern Parliament.

Imagination made him famous as the king in Robin Hood.

Scarce Irish Coin
Ireland. Dublin
Kingdom of England (AD 1199-1216)
Lord of Ireland (AD 1177-1199)
John I Lackland
AR Penny 18 mm x 1.43 grams
Third Coinage
Obverse: Crowned bust of John facing holding scepter, quadrafoil in right field all within a triangle - Legend around IOhA NNES RE X (King John)
Reverse: Sun over Moon Stars in each corner, all within a triangle +ROBE+RDON+DIVE, + above each part of the legend ( Roberd of Dublin)
ref: Spink 6228

Note: The Pennies of King John were minted while he was king of England and where made to standard English weight, and circulated as English Pennies. The main goal of this coinage was to drain Ireland of silver. The pennies of Ireland are the only pennies that name King John, their English counterparts retained "Henry."

 

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Excellent coin and photo!

 

Agree with Doug, great coin & pic. Congrats.

 

Very impressive! The historical figure of King John on a coin is really awesome. What a terrific coin!

 

Nice

 

Definitely a very cool coin and a great photo!!

 

Great coin, terrific pick up.

 

Glad to have you posting again Anoob. Where have you been. Excellent coin btw.

 

Very nice coin!

 

Well done, sir! I have been looking for a good one of these for a reasonable price for some time now (two years in fact...). I only have an English issue, I'm afraid...


England
John, r. 1199-1216 (1205-1216)
London Mint, AR Short Cross Penny, 18.12mm x 1.54 grams
Obv.: hENRICVS RE[X]. Bust facing crowned with sceptre, curls enclose pellets
Rev.: + WALTER . ON . LV. Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle
Ref.: North 971, SCBC 1353, CC99 JH1D-020, De Wit 3196
Ex. Dr. Murray Gell-Mann Collection

 

Hey @Bing good to see ya too...

I might have forgotten to mention I got a new one of these...

Donald born 3/12/2017 Numero dos - pictured with Numero uno.

 

Oh, that's a nice coin. I didn't know there were any coins with Johns name on them. I have one of his English issues but it looks pretty much like any other English penny of the era. Yours is way more interesting.

 

The new little fraction is a nice one. Congrats, man!

 

awwww..congrats on the newest noob! noob III is a cute little fellow!


and that's an awesome new coin...robin hood high 5!

 

How old is the first? I remember when you had me make the announcement of his birth. Donald is a fine example of a fraction of the larger Anoob. Congratulations.

 

Very nice, Sir Noobster! Gorgeous coin, and well done!

OMGosh! Scrolled down and saw your Fractional Noob!!! Congrats to you and your Wonderful wife! My sixth Grandchild arrived 11-Mar! Maybe they will grow up and become coin buddies!

 

Very cool provenance. (I picked up a couple from his collection too.)

Now I know which Irish penny I want!

 

Very cool

 

Cool coin and even more, cute baby

Q

 

Noob => congrats on the newest Nooborn

... oh, and sweet coin too