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William II, Rufus (1087-1100) Penny ND (c. 1092-1095) AU53 PCGS, Uncertain mint (possibly Chester), Lifwine as moneyer, Cross Voided type, S-1260, N-853 (R). +ǷILLELM REX, crowned, draped bust of William facing, star to either side / +LIFǷIN ON [...]ESTE, voided cross pattee with annulet in center over a cross annulettee. A highly pursued Norman king amongst hammered penny collectors, an impressive originality and aged tone preserved to the flan. A rather odd spelling is present in the mint name, though Cestre is noted for Chester by North, Legece is by far the more common writing.
From the Poulos Family Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-william-ii-rufus-1087-1100-penny-nd-c-1092-1095-au53-pcgs-/a/3076-31570.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
William II, Rufus (1087-1100) Penny ND (c. 1092-1095) AU53 PCGS, Uncertain mint (possibly Chester), Lifwine as moneyer, Cross Voided type, S-1260, N-853 (R). +ǷILLELM REX, crowned, draped bust of William facing, star to either side / +LIFǷIN ON [...]ESTE, voided cross pattee with annulet in center over a cross annulettee. A highly pursued Norman king amongst hammered penny collectors, an impressive originality and aged tone preserved to the flan. A rather odd spelling is present in the mint name, though Cestre is noted for Chester by North, Legece is by far the more common writing.
From the Poulos Family Collection
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-william-ii-rufus-1087-1100-penny-nd-c-1092-1095-au53-pcgs-/a/3076-31570.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD