Triton XIV, Lot: 1643. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.25 g, 3h). Bonnet type (BMC II). Winchester mint; Ælfwine or Æthelwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1068-1070. + PILLEMV REXI, crowned facing bust / + ÆLPINE MO PINCEI, voided cross with annulet in center, pellet between crescents at end of limbs; pile in angles. SCBI -; BMC -; EMC -; North 842; SCBC 1251. EF, toned. Excellent metal. Extremely rare moneyer for type, none even in Fitzwilliam database.
Ex Nomos 1 (6 May 2009), lot 183; Triton IV (5 December 2000), lot 947.