The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins formed by Marvin Lessen (Part 2)

Henry I (1100-1135), Penny, Cross in Quatrefoil type [BMC IX], Winchester, Æthelwine, ailepine on pinc, 1.41g/3h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.104; Winchester Mint 2187, this coin [= SCBI Mack 1530]; Künker 227, 2379, same dies; cf. BMC 53; N 865; S 1270). Officially incised in edge, a little crimped and with some weakness in legends, otherwise about very fine with a strong portrait, toned, very rare £1,000-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: G.C. Drabble Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 13-14 December 1943, lot 957; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part III, Glendining Auction, 4-6 November 1958, lot 2922; R.P. Mack Collection; SNC February 1986 (230)