Watch List notes:

(x) Henry, Earl of Northumberland (1136-52), Scottish borders, Penny, 1.42g., Bamborough (?); Willelm, n.enci:con, , large crowned bust right holding sceptre, rev. [wi]lel:m:onci:b:, cross crosslet, cross pattée suspended from crescent in each angle (Mack 289; SCBI 12 (Ashmoleon) 291 - same obverse die; Bruun 239 - same dies; N.914; S.1311; and Scottish S.5013), softly struck on parts of reverse legend, otherwise well centred, with a clear and attractive portrait, an excellent example, good very fine, extremely rare.
Provenance:
Spink auction 174, 30 June 2005, lot 85


Estimate: £4000 - £5000