Description
William I ‘the Conqueror’ (1066‑1087), AR Penny, Paxs type (1083‑1086), Gloucester, Silacwine. Crowned bust right, holding sceptre in
left hand; over shoulder, +PILLELM REX (MR ligate), rev. Cross pattée; letters of P A X S in annulets within quarters, +SILIECPINE ON
GLE, 1.39gm. (SCBI 53 (Scottish), 139 (same dies); BMC 686 (same dies); N 850; S 1257). A superb well struck portrait, some weakness but
overall Extremely Fine. Delightfully toned.