Auction: 4018 - The Coinex Auction
Lot: 470
Stephen, Penny, 1.42g., type I, Watford type, London, Godric, crowned and diademed bust right, holding sceptre, stifne rex, rev. cross moline with a fleur in each angle, godric:on:lvnd: (BMC -; N.873; S.1278), flan crimped at 3 o'clock, a pleasing well struck coin, good very fine, rare thus Estimate £ 400-500
The crimping of the edge, on this and other pieces, is due to the use of a 'pastry cutter' to stamp out the coin after striking, and is part of the manufacturing process
Sold for
£900