Triton XV, Lot: 1869. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (21mm, 1.32 g, 3h). Profile type (BMC i). Lundene (London) mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 1087-1089. + PILLEL(M R)EX, crowned bust right, holding sword / + BRIINEIC ΘN LII(ND), cross pattée, with annulet at center; all over cross fleurée in saltire. SCBI -; BMC 27 var. (legends); North 851; SCBC 1258. Good VF, toned. Struck from a worn obverse die. Rare type, especially with this moneyer.
From the Marshall Faintich Collection (purchased privately from Pegasi, 2 November 2002).