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

Stephen (1135-1154), Local variants, Penny, Midland group, Lozenge Fleury and Annulets variant [BMC IV], Norwich, perhaps Jordan, [—]ian on norpi[—], legend reads outwards, 1.03g/4h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.113; Mack 72ff; BMC –; N 897; S 1301). Hairline striking crack at 3 o’clock, obverse legend flat and portrait weak, centre of reverse fine and the mint-signature clear; perhaps the only recorded coin of this variant for the mint £700-£900

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

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Provenance: CNG Triton VII Auction (New York), 13 January 2004, lot 1266; DNW Auction 63, 7 October 2004, lot 215