Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 1265. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Stephen. 1135-1154. AR Penny (1.14 gm). Lozenge fleury and annulets type. Lincoln mint; Hue moneyer. [+STIE]FNE R, crowned facing bust / +hVE [ON LIN] COL:, lozenge with fleurs, annulets in quarters. Cf. Mossup 15-17; Mack -; BMC -; North 897; SCBC 1301. Toned VF, decent strike for this crude issue. ($750)

A very rare issue of Stephen, struck only at the mints of Lincoln and Nottingham. Classical Numismatic Group has never offered this Stephen type before; we are pleased to present two examples in this auction.