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

Henry I (1100-1135), Penny, Quadrilateral on Cross Fleury type [BMC XV], Gloucester, Thorr, thvri : on : glopec :, 1.38g/3h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.89; ‘Beauvais’ 45, this coin [= EMC 1200.0927]; SCBI Gloucester 145 [= Bliss 171 and Lockett 1087], and FEJ 1087 [= Nat. Mus. Wales], same dies; BMC –, but listed in table of moneyers on p.ccxi [from Bliss 171]; N 871; S 1276). Some weakness, otherwise about very fine and toned, extremely rare £400-£500

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

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Provenance: From the ‘Beauvais’ (France) Hoard; Glendining Auction, 4 November 1987, lot 45; W.J. Conte Collection; bt CNG August 2002