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]
Size: 20mm, 0.63g
Ref: N848, Spink 1257
Prov: Ex Lockdales
£399 (P&P FREE to the UK, other locations please ask first)
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