only one example recorded in the sylloge volumes
pioneering urology surgeon
spot on reverse legend
eagle standing front on a thunderbolt
Bull EGC 29 R4
John Penny, Short cross type 5b2, Durham, Pieres, ex English Doctor only one example recorded inJohn (1199 1216), silver short cross Penny, class 5b2 (1205 1207), in the name of his Father, Durham Mint, moneyer Pieres, facing crowned head with linear collar, hand holding sceptre at left, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, commences upper left with round top Rs, hENRICVS. R EX, rev. short voided cross pomme, small cross pomme in each angle, +PIERES. ON. DVR, weight 1. 35g (Mass 1488; N 970; S 1351). Toned with some porosity