NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (20mm, 1.38 g, 6h). Cross in Quatrefoil type (BMC II). Warwick mint; Theodred, moneyer. Struck circa 1089-1092.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. William II Rufus. 1087-1100. AR Penny (20mm, 1.38 g, 6h). Cross in Quatrefoil type (BMC II). Warwick mint; Theodred, moneyer. Struck circa 1089-1092. + PILLELM REX, crowned facing bust, holding sword / + ÐIDRIED [ON] PRIP, cross pattée within quatrefoil with pellets in angles. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 146 (for different penny of William I); Ebsworth 6 (dies 2/C – this coin); SCBI 17 (Midland), 655 (same dies); BMC 164 (same dies); North 852; SCBC 1259. Lightly toned with some luster, very slightly double struck in parts of legend. EF. Excellent portrait. Very rare. |