266: Great Britain. Norman Kings of England. AR Penny, - eBay (item 320247628677 end time May-26-08 14:03:13 PDT)


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266: Great Britain. Norman Kings of England. AR Penny,Item number: 
            320247628677

Closed at:US $3,500.00
Auction Date:May-26-08 10:00:00 PDT   
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles

Great Britain. Norman Kings of England. AR Penny, ND (London, 
                  struck c. 1095-1100). North-856; S-1262. 1.37 grams. William 
                  II (Rufus), 1087-1100 AD. Cross Fleury and Piles type. Central 
                  circle; a crowned, draped and mustachioed bust within, facing 
                  and holding scepter in right hand, bust extending to edge of 
                  flan, star at right; "WILL" ("EL" blundered" "RE". Reverse: 
                  Central circle, within cross fleury, and in each angle a pile 
                  with pellet at apex: +ESTMNER ON LIII (London mint?). Estmaer 
                  is listed as a London coiner, but the "LIII" suggests Lincoln. 
                  Very good strike for type on a flan without the usual cracks 
                  or chips. Handsome, old deep gray toning showing blue; a 
                  warmer gray on the reverse, with coppers and russets in some 
                  of the recesses. Especially choice for issue. NGC graded 
                  EF-40. This is the rarest issue of William Rufus (usually seen 
                  wretched), and even with the areas of striking flatness it 
                  ranks among the finest known of its type. 
                  Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. 
                  Ex Allen and F.A. Walters collections. Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner 
                  Collection (by private treaty to the Millennia Collection). 

                  Our item number 115899

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