NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (19mm, 1.26 g, 2h). Canopy type (BMC iii). Winchester mint; Godnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1072. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (19mm, 1.26 g, 2h). Canopy type (BMC iii). Winchester mint; Godnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1072. Crowned facing bust within canopy of two columns / + GODNOÐ ON PINCEST, double quadrilateral, with incurved sides, annulet at center, and fleur at each limb. Harvey 1923 (dies A/a); SCBI 42 (South-Eastern), 1741 (same dies); BMC 220 var. (rev. legend); North 843; SCBC 1252. Iridescent toning, area of weak strike. VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |