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LOT 1686

Norman Coins - William I - Sandwich / Aelfget - Two Sceptres Penny

1072-1074 AD, BMC type iv. Obv: facing bust with cross patteé headed sceptre left and cross botonné headed right and PILLEM REX IING legend. Rev: cross fleury with annulet centre over saltire botonné and +IELFGETONSIINI legend for the moneyer Aelfget at Sandwich mint. Extremely fine; about as struck. Rare thus; superb portrait and details.(1.29 grams.).

Provenance

Found near Ashford, Kent, UK, 2013;

Published

Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference KENT-428297.

Literature

S. 1253; N. 844;

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LOT 1686

Norman Coins - William I - Sandwich / Aelfget - Two Sceptres Penny

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,570

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