A highly collectible silver penny of King John (1199–1216 AD), struck at the London mint by the moneyer Walter and certified by NGC as XF Details.
This historic medieval issue features an impressive facing portrait of King John with strong remaining facial detail and clear royal styling, while the reverse displays the classic short cross design with moneyer attribution to Walter of London.
Attributed to the later Class 5 series (likely Class 5b1 / North 968), this scarcer late issue style displays the tighter portrait and distinctive engraving characteristics associated with the final phase of King John’s short cross coinage.
King John coinage remains one of the most sought-after areas of English hammered silver, closely associated with the turbulent early 13th century period surrounding Magna Carta, baronial conflict, and the Angevin dynasty.
Certified by NGC:
• King John Penny
• London Mint
• Moneyer: Walter
• Likely Class 5b1 / North 968
• Silver
• Weight: 1.35g
• NGC XF Details – Cleaned
The coin retains excellent medieval eye appeal with attractive toning, strong central detail, and a pleasing overall appearance in hand. A superb example for collectors of hammered coinage, Plantagenet issues, Crusader-era history, and investment-grade medieval silver.
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