Description
Henry I (1100-35), Penny, Quadrilateral on cross fleury (c.1125-35), Lincoln Mint, moneyer Siward?, crowned and diademed three quarter facing bust with sceptre, legend surrounds +HENRICVS. Rev, quadrilateral with incurved sides and lis at each angle over cross fleury design, legend surrounds +[ ]ARD ON -IN-, 1.39g (S.1276; N.871; BMC XV; SCBI 27 [Lincolnshire], 925).
Struck on a broad irregular flan, the normal dishing and weak spots in legends, synonymous for the issue. Portrait uncharacteristically bold and full for the type, the reverse off centre in strike with the quadrilateral motif well positioned and more or less in full coverage. Good very fine, better mint in Lincoln, legends partially legible.
Ex G & L Monk [dealer] bought 2007
