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Auction: 4018 - The Coinex Auction
Lot: 439

Henry I, Penny, 1.40g., type XV, London, Godric, crowned bust facing three-quarters left, holding sceptre, henrgvs, rev. quadrilateral with lis at each angle over cross fleury, godriz:o[n:]lvnd: (BMC -; N.871; S.1276), off-centre, and weak on king's mouth, otherwise as struck, good fine, the error spellings very unusual Estimate £ 125-150 It appears that the die sinker did not have access to a puncheon for the letter C. He has improvised on the obverse with a G, and on the reverse with a Z

Sold for
£220