Sale: Nomos 1, Lot: 183. Estimate CHF2000.  Closing Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2009.  Sold For CHF4400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. Penny (Silver, 1.24 g 4), Bonnet type, Winchester. Æthelwine or Ælfwine, moneyer, 1068-1070. +PILLEMV REX I Crowned, filleted and diademed bust facing Rev. +IELPINE ON.PINCEI Voided cross with pellets, crescents and piles. BMC -. North 842. SCBC 1251. Beautifully toned and with a most attractive facing head of the king. Nearly extremely fine.

Ex Triton IV, 5 December 2000, 947.

William I, ‘the Conqueror’ became Duke of Normandy in 1035 and king of England in 1066, after defeating Harold II at the battle of Hastings.