Lot 492
William I (1066-87), Silver Penny, two stars type (1074-77?), Bristol Mint, moneyer Leofwine. Facing crowned bust with star each side, all within linear circle, legend commences at top with outer beaded circle surrounding, +PILLEM REX AI, rev. annulet at centre of cross bottonnée, over quadrilateral with incurved sides, legend with inner linear and outer beaded border surrounding, +LEPINE ON BRIC, weight 1.36g (B.M.C. type V, cf.299-300; N.845; S.1254). Toned, a little weak in parts though with a good face, good very fine. Value $1,000 - UP
Despite the transition from the Anglo-Saxon to the Norman period, numismatically the three-year change of coin types continued. The two stars type on account of the star depicted either side of William is the fifth of the seven types attributed to this reign. According to North the Bristol Mint in Somerset had up to eight moneyers active throughout the reigns of William the Conqueror and William Rufus, which is one of the lower numbers amongst the mint activity at this time. London was the main mint with up to 38 moneyers, with Lincoln second with up to 26 and Norwich third with up to 18.
The obverse Latin legend translates as "William King of the English" and the reverse as "Leofwine of Bristol.".
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2001, HS0102 also illustrated in color inside front cover.
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