Auction: 1012 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 873
William I (1066-87), Penny, 1.31g, two stars type, London, Godwine, crowned facing bust, star to left and right, rev. +godpine on lvn, cross botonnée over quadrilateral with incurved sides, pellet in centre (N.845; S.1254), toned, extremely fine, a most attractive example Estimate £ 700-900 provenance P Carlyon-Britton, acquired from Spink 18 June 1915 Passed to R Carlyon-Britton, 27 August 1915 With P Carlyon-Britton ticket This coin is the cover coin for the new edition 2011 Spink Standard Catalogue.
Sold for
£5,200