NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (21mm, 1.40 g, 7h). Profile type (BMC i). London mint; Eadwig, moneyer. Struck 1086-1089. Near EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1284. Estimated: $ 4 000

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NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (21mm, 1.40 g, 7h). Profile type (BMC i). London mint; Eadwig, moneyer. Struck 1086-1089. + PILLELM REX, crowned bust right, holding sword / + EDPI ON LVNDNEN, cross pattée, with annulet at center; all over cross fleurée in saltire. SCBI –; BMC 32; North 851; SCBC 1258. Beautifully toned, reverse struck slightly off center. Near EF. An attractive portrait coin. Very rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 915709 (May 2012); Nomos FPL 5 (Winter-Spring 2012), no. 107; Andrew Wayne Collection; Marshall Collection (Spink 167, 31 March 2004), lot 68; Spink Numismatic Circular 7 (July 1943), no. 21074 (for £7-10-0).


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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