NORMAN, Civil War. Empress Matilda. 1139-1148. AR Penny (20mm, 1.07 g). Cardiff mint; Ioli de Brit, moneyer. Good Fine.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1509. Estimated: $ 1 500

The West Collection of Medieval Coinage, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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NORMAN, Civil War. Empress Matilda. 1139-1148. AR Penny (20mm, 1.07 g). Cardiff mint; Ioli de Brit, moneyer. I[M •] HE • MA •, crowned bust right, holding lis-tipped scepter / + [IOLI:DE:BRI]T:C[AIE]R, cross patonce over cross fleurée in saltire. Boon, Coed-y-Wenallt 88 (this coin); Mack –; North –; SCBC 1326A. Toned, crystallized, fragmentary, broken in three pieces since discovery. Good Fine. Very rare.

From the West Collection. St. James 7 (8 February 2008), lot 43; Spink 20 (31 March 1982), lot 38; 1980 Coed-y-Wenallt Hoard.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 12:49:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.