History Coins
Norman Coins
Norman Kings, William I, PAXS Silver Penny, Shaftsbury, Godesbrand,
1066-1087
Obverse: Crowned diademed bust of William facing, holding cross-tipped sceptre, +PILLELM REX
Reverse: Cross patee with letters PAXS in an annulet in each quarter, legend GODESBRAND ON SCF
Grade: PCGS graded as AU, HC* considered it slightly double struck but with good portrait. In coin holder. RARE
Prov: Ex Roma, ex *Heritage Coins, previously Stephen Album
£1,400 (P&P FREE to all locations)
William I (the Conqueror) Cut Halfpenny, PAX Type, Brihtwold,
Canterbury Mint,1066-87
Obverse: Facing bust crowned and diademed, PILELM [REX]
Note: Probably Canterbury mint. The moneyer, Brihtwold, is associated with this mint, this attribution is therefore feasible. The use of the PAX coins into the reign of William II (which would make it even rarer) has still to be substantiated so this coin will remain attributed to his father.
Reverse: Cross pattee; in each angle an annulet containing one letter for the word PAXS (crown type 1), [+BRI]HTPOLD O[N CNT]
20mm, 0.63g
Ref: N848, Spink 1257
Prov: Ex Lockdales
£399 (P&P FREE to the UK, other locations please ask first)
Norman, Stephen, Silver Watford Type Penny, London, AD 1135-38
Obverse: Crowned bust right holding sceptre (double struck and off centre) legend around ST[IEFNE REX] or similar
Note: It is very rare to find a piece with a good portrait, this is very typical of coins from this period.
Reverse: Cross moline with fleurs in each quarter, legend reads [ALF or LEF]RED ON LV[ND]
18.5mm, 1.19g
Ref: S1278, N873
Grade: AF/F
£360 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
Norman, Henry I Silver Penny, Pellets in Quatrefoil Type, ?Herdig at Bristol,
1123-1125
Obverse: Facing bust, crowned and diademed, holding a sceptre, [H]E[NRI]CV[S REX]
Reverse: Quatrefoil with star in centre and pellets on limbs, four lis in quarters, legend around, :+h[E]RD[I ON BRISTO] (or similar)
20mm, 1.2g
Ref: S1275, N870, BMC14
Grade: Fine +, good portrait for type, but crease with associated slight crack and mint notch. Weak legends, so moneyer and mint is uncertain.
Prov: Ex Morten & Eden, previously Dr E Burstal Collection
£500 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
William I (the Conqueror) Silver Penny, PAXS Type, Aelfric,
Ipswich Mint,1066-87 RARE
Obverse: Facing bust crowned and diademed, PILELM REX
Note: The moneyer, Aelfric, is associated with the London mint, but moved to Ipswich late in the reign. The use of the PAXS coins into the reign of William II (which would make it even rarer) has still to be substantiated so this coin will remain attributed to his father.
Reverse: Cross pattee; in each angle an annulet containing one letter for the word PAXS, +AELFRIC ON GIPESPI (Ipswich)
20mm, 1.38g
Ref: N848, Spink 1257, BMC 8
Grade: VF, slightly wavy and weak strike in parts, sandy encrustations with a lovely dark and golden tone
£1,100 SOLD
Norman, Henry I Silver Cut Halfpenny, Quadrilateral on Cross Fleury Type, Canterbury, 1100-1135
Obverse: Facing bust crowned and diademed, head three-quarters left, holding sceptre in right hand, [HENRICU]S. Placed onto example to show orientation.
Reverse: Quadrilateral with incurved sides and lis at each angle over cross fleury, (?) +PILLEM (Willem) [ON CANT]
Grade: Fine for type, nicely toned
19mm, 0.67g
Ref: N 871, S1276
SOLD
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