Lot 130
William I ‘the Conquerer’ (1066-87), AR Penny, Profile Right type (1080-1083), Leicester

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£3,120
Estimate: £2,500 - £3,000
Description
William I ‘the Conquerer’ (1066-87), AR Penny, Profile Right type (1080-1083), Leicester, Friothekest, Crowned bust right holding sceptre before, rev. Cross pattée within inner circle from which a voided trefoil extends into each angle, +FRE–HGEST ON LHR, 1.30gm. (N.847; S.1256), Good Extremely Fine or better, rich, deep mahogany tone and an exceptionally good strike – superb example and must rank as one of the best in existence.
Footnote
Ex Spink Auction 526, 17 Dec. 2014, lot 525, hammered for £3,500.

