NORMAN. Henry I. 1100-1135. AR Penny (19mm, 0.99 g, 10h). Annulets and Piles type (BMC iv). Ipswich mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1105.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. Henry I. 1100-1135. AR Penny (19mm, 0.99 g, 10h). Annulets and Piles type (BMC iv). Ipswich mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1105. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + IELFRIC ON GIP, quatrefoil, with annulet at center and within each limb. Sadler III 985 (dies 2/2; this coin); BMC –; North 860; SCBC 1265. Rich find patina, double struck on reverse, weak strike on obverse. Near VF. Very rare. |