NORMAN. Henry I. 1100-1135. AR Penny (21mm, 1.42 g, 11h). Large Profile/Cross and Annulets type (BMC viii). Southwark mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1113.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. Henry I. 1100-1135. AR Penny (21mm, 1.42 g, 11h). Large Profile/Cross and Annulets type (BMC viii). Southwark mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1113. Crowned bust left; scepter to left / + LEFWINE : ON : SVÐP, cross pattée, with annulet at center and pellet-in-annulet in each quarter. SCBI –; BMC 50; North 864; SCBC 1269. An exceptional example of this desirable type. Official edge snick. Two small pecks to crown and minor metal flaw on reverse. Light bluish tone. EF. Extremely rare. |