Coins and Historical Medals

William I (1066-1087), Penny, Two Sceptres type [BMC IV], Bristol, Leofwine, leofpine on brici, 1.26g/6h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.70; BMC 226; N 844; S 1253). Centres weak and faint collector’s mark td in first quarter of reverse, otherwise very fine, rare £800-£1,000

Provenace: W.M. Maish Collection, Sotheby Auction, 25-7 March 1918, lot 74; B.W. Harris Collection, Glendining Auction, 9-10 May 1922, lot 250; H.A. Parsons Collection, Sotheby Auction, 28-30 October 1929, lot 229; R.D. Wills Collection, Glendining Auction, 6-8 December 1938, lot 293; DNW Auction 79, 13 December 2006, lot 52