NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.29 g, 5h). Profile/Cross Fleurée (BMC i). Salisbury mint; Sæfari, moneyer. Struck 1066-circa 1068.

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 1166. Estimated: $ 3 000

British, Silver

Sold For $ 10 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.29 g, 5h). Profile/Cross Fleurée (BMC i). Salisbury mint; Sæfari, moneyer. Struck 1066-circa 1068. Crowned bust left; scepter to left / + SAFARII ON SIIRRE, cross fleurée, with pellet-in-annulet at center. SCBI –; BMC –; North 839; SCBC 1250. Lightly toned. EF. Very rare. An excellent portrait coin struck from fresh dies.

From the Causeway Collection, purchased from M. Vosper.


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