CNG 97, Lot: 1013. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NORMAN. Stephen. 1135-1154. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.42 g, 9h). Watford type (BMC i). Lundene (London) mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1136-1145. [+] STIFNE REX ·, crowned bust right, holding scepter / + GODRIC : ON : LV(ND) :, cross moline, with inward-facing fleur in each quarter. Mack 22k var. (rev. legend); SCBI 20 (Mack), 1590; BMC –; North 873; SCBC 1278. Near EF, lightly toned, flan crimp on the edge from striking. A superb Norman portrait, rare thus.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory, no. 914206 (December 2011); Andrew Wayne Collection; Pimprez Hoard (Spink 170, 7 October 2004), lot 470.