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Auction: 24014 - The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection of English Silver Coins and Tokens
Lot: 24

Stephen of Blois (1135-1154), 'Watford' Type, Penny, c. 1136-1145, Winchester, Ælfweald, [+ STIFNE R]EX : crowned bust right, lys-tipped sceptre before, rev. + ALPOLD : ON [: PIN]CE : octofoil with inverted fleurs in angles, 1.406g [21.698grns], 2h (Hawkins 269; SCBI 48 [Northern Museums], 1286 same dies [Prestwich]; Winchester Mint 2308, dies Aa [3 Listed]; North 873; BMC I; S.1278), a broad striking on an irregular but full-weight planchet with usual peripheral striking softness, otherwise of excellent metal, cabinet toned, almost very fine, surprisingly rare with only thirteen specimens known to Harvey (2012)

Provenance

The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941)

Acquired privately, by April 1913 - £0.8.6

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