Attractively Toned William I Penny
NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.44 g, 6h). Paxs type (BMC viii). Winchester mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1083-1086. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter; pellets on right shoulder / + LIFPOLD ON PINCI, cross pattée; letters of P A X S in annulets within quarters. Harvey 2066 (dies G/h); BMC 1105 (same dies); North 848; SCBC 1257. Old cabinet toning. EF.
Ex Thomas Palmer Collection; Victor England inventory 70333 (mid 1980s).
