1199 SILVER PENNY JOHN LONDON MINT

A rare medieval silver penny minted in 1199 during the reign of King Richard I. This authentic coin features the name of moneyer John Abel and the mint mark for London, indicating it was struck at the capital's royal mint. The penny displays characteristic romanesque styling typical of late 12th-century English coinage, with clear inscriptions and detailed portraiture. An exceptional piece for serious numismatists and collectors of Anglo-Norman currency, offering genuine historical provenance from nearly 900 years ago.