Lot 268
Great Britain. Norman Kings of England. AR Penny, ND (Lincoln, struck c. 1140-1145, the Civil War). North-873; S-1279. 1.38 grams. Stephen, 1135-1154 AD. Watford issue type. Moneyer, Sigismund. Central circle, within a crowned and draped bust right and holding scepter in right hand, bust extending to edge of flan; PERERIC around, from 9 to 2 o'clock position. Reverse: Central circle, within a cross Moline with a fleur-de-lis in each angle; +S[IWA]R[D]? around. Legends erased (dies defaced: the file marks on the reverse die clearly show as raised marks), but the added PERE very legible behind the portrait. Surprisingly the portrait is remarkably bold and detailed. Considerable luster evident, with light to medium silvery gray toning. Coin basically As Struck. Very rare this nice. A remarkable example. NGC graded AU-50.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
Ex Prestwich Find of 1974. Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection (by private treaty to the Millennia Collection).
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