THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, BRITISH COINS, William I, Silver Penny, PAXS type (1083?-1086?), Cricklade mint, moneyer Aelfwine, crowned facing bust with sceptre, annulet on King's right shoulder, crown type 3, breaking linear circle at bottom, legend commences lower left, +PILLELM REX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev cross pattée, letters P A X S each within annulet in each angle, linear circle surrounding, +IELFPINE ON CRIC, 1.64g (BMC type VIII, 625; N 850; S 1257). Patina of corrosion, good fine, toned and very rare.
Estimate: £500-700