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LOT 1686
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,570
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. 1.29 grams.
Extremely fine; about as struck. Rare thus; superb portrait and details.
PROVENANCE:
Found near Ashford, Kent, UK, 2013;
PUBLISHED:
Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference KENT-428297.
LITERATURE:
S. 1253; N. 844;
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