CNG 109, Lot: 887. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (21mm, 1.20 g, 1h). Profile type (BMC i). Lewes mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1087-1089. [+ PILL]ELM RE+, crowned bust right, holding sword / + IELFRIC ON LIEP[IE], cross pattée, with annulet at center; all over cross fleurée in saltire. King 306 (this coin, illustrated); SCBI 42 (Southeastern), 1883 (same dies); North 851; SCBC 1258. Good Fine, deeply toned, small edge crack.

Ex Glendining (14 October 1985), lot 172; H. H. King Collection.