NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.26 g, 12h). Canopy type (BMC iii). London mint; Ealdgar, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1072. Crowned facing bust within canopy of two columns / + EALDGAR ON LVNDN, double quadrilateral, with incurved sides, annulet at center, and fleur at each limb. SCBI 12 (Ashmolean), 48 (same dies); North 843; SCBC 1252. Toned, slight weakness on mouth. VF. Rare.
