NORMAN, Civil War. Empress Matilda. 1139-1148. AR Penny (19mm, 0.82 g, 7h). Cardiff mint; Aedelwine, moneyer. Fine.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1508. Estimated: $ 300

The West Collection of Medieval Coinage, Silver

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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NORMAN, Civil War. Empress Matilda. 1139-1148. AR Penny (19mm, 0.82 g, 7h). Cardiff mint; Aedelwine, moneyer. [: IMPE]ΛTRI ·, crowned bust right, holding lis-tipped scepter / [+ E]LW[INE · DE · CΛIERDI], cross patonce over cross fleurée in saltire. Boon, Coed-y-Wenallt 70 (this coin); Mack –; North –; SCBC 1326A. Toned, crystallized, broken and repaired with additional piece missing since discovery. Fine. Very rare.

From the West Collection. Ex Davissons 5 (25 July 1995), lot 261; Spink 20 (31 March 1982), lot 30; 1980 Coed-y-Wenallt Hoard.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 12:49:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.