Description
William I (1066-1087), Penny, Profile/Cross and Trefoils type (c.1080-1083?), Bristol mint, moneyer
Brihtword, crowned and draped bust right, seven pellets to the crown, holding sceptre before , bust
breaking inner linear circle, legend surrounds + PILLELM REXI. Rev, cross pattée extending from
central annulet, voided trefoil in each angle, all within linear circle, legend reads +BRHTPORD ON
BRIC, 1.29g (S.1256; N.847; BMC. Type VII).
A superlative example with an especially detailed and well struck portrait of the highest quality, both legends legible and detailed on a slightly undulating flan, toned, rare. As
struck.
Detectorist find. Portable Antiques Scheme – Record ID – WILT- 3481 B7
