A Pair of Choice William Two Stars Type Pennies

Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1375. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (1.38 g, 12h). Two stars type (BMC V). Winchester mint; Anderboda, moneyer. Struck 1074-1077. +PILLEM RE[ ... ], crowned facing bust; stars flanking / +ΛNDRBOD ON PINC, cross botonnée with central annulet over quadrilateral with incurved sides. SCBI -; BMC 388-9 var. (legends); North 845; SCBC 1254. Good VF, toned. Rare.