John, 1199-1216. Penny. Short Cross Type. Class 5a2. Canterbury Mint, Moneyer Samuel. Scarce.
 
Obv: Crowned bust facing, sceptre left, two circular curls with pellets each side, reversed S. Rev. +SAMUEL•ON•CAN, voided short cross, quatrefoil of pellets in each angle, reversed S, Cross Pomée initial mark.
 
Reference: S. 1350B.
 
A well struck piece with a strong portrait and an attractive rich medium grey collection tone.