British Coins

William I (1066-1087), ‘Penny’, PAXS type, in lead, perhaps Canterbury, Wulfword [?] pvlfpord on [—], 1.40g/12h (N 848; S 1257). Fine, rare £100-150

Provenance: Bt M. Vosper.

Pieces of this type have been found in the R. Thames and it has been suggested that they were officially produced to serve as customs seals on goods traded through the port of London