445, Lot: 773. Estimate $100. Sold for $75. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND. John. As King, 1199-1216. AR Halfpenny (14mm, 0.63 g, 3h). Third (’Rex’) coinage. Dublin mint; Roberd, moneyer. Struck circa 1207-1211. Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; three stars around; all within triangle / Short cross pattée within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle. Withers VI 1i; D&F 51; SCBC 6231. Fine, deeply toned.