Details
LOT 3300
England. Norman, William I 'the Conqueror' AR Penny. 1066-1087.
Winceastre (Winchester) mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Sword type (BMC vi). Struck 1077-1080. ✠ PILLELM REX, crowned facing bust, holding sword over right shoulder / ✠ LEOFPOLD ON PINC, cross pattée; all over quadrilateral, with incurved sides and fleur in each quarter. SCBI 21 (Yorkshire), M150 var. (reverse legend); North 846; SCBC 1255. Very Fine. Toned.(1.26gr, 19mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Ex West London, UK, collection.
Ex London Coins, Auction 126, 6-7 December 2008, lot 853.
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LOT 3300
England. Norman, William I 'the Conqueror' AR Penny.
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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