Description
Norman Kings. William II Rufus (1087-1100). Silver Penny, London Mint (1086-1089, moneyer: Eadwig), profile type.
Obverse: + PILLELM REX, crowned bust of William II to right, sword in left hand.
Reverse: + EDPI ON LVNDEN, short cross pattée, annulet in centre, fleury within.
Nearly Extremely Fine. Beautifully toned, reverse struck off-centre. Very rare.
(S. 1258; N. 851; BMC 32). 1.40g.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 915709 (May 2012);
Ex Nomos FPL 5 (Winter-Spring 2012), no. 107;
Ex Andrew Wayne Collection;
Ex Marshall Collection (Spink 167, 31 March 2004), lot 68;
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular 7 (July 1943), no. 21074 (for £7-10-0).
