Lot 2346

Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Henry I, (1066-1087), silver penny, quadrilateral on cross fleury type, London Mint, moneyer Wulfgar, (1.41 g), obv. armoured bust facing crowned and diademed breaking through beaded inner circle, head three quarters left, sceptre in right hand, +HENRICVS around, rev. quadrilateral with incurved sides and pellets within, lis at each angle over cross fleury, within beaded inner circle, +PVLFGAR ON LVNDI: around, (S.1276, N.871, BMC xv). Toned, areas of flat striking, nearly very fine and scarce with a portrait of this quality.

Ex S.J.Green Collection. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 109, lot 1845. The C.S.Schute Collection. Purchased from C.J. Martin Coins Ltd, 16 July 1973. With tickets.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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