NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.18 g, 4h). Canopy type (BMC iii). Cricklade mint; Leofræd, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1072.Electronic Auction 483 British, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.18 g, 4h). Canopy type (BMC iii). Cricklade mint; Leofræd, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1072. Crowned facing bust within canopy of two columns / + LEΘFRED ON CRECE, double quadrilateral, with incurved sides, annulet at center, and fleur at each limb. EMC 2020.0042; SCBI –; BMC –; North 843; SCBC 1252. Bent, cracked, cleaned. Good VF. A new type for this very rare mint. |