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William II (1087-1100), Silver Penny, cross in quatrefoil type (1089-92?), London Mint, Moneyer Bruninc. Facing crowned bust to edge of coin with sword resting on shoulder, legend commencing lower left with inner linear and outer beaded circles surrounding, +PILLELMI REI, rev. cross pattée in quatrefoil, pellet in each inner angle, legend commencing at top with inner linear and outer beaded circles surrounding, +BRVNIC ON LVND, the last two letters ligatured, weight 1.34g (BMC type II, 106; N.852; S.1259). Well struck and toned, one small peck mark in obverse field, a little excess metal on one part of rim, otherwise with a super portrait of William Rufus, almost extremely fine. Value $2,500 - UP
The three-year cycle in changing coin types continues through the reign of William Rufus, with the cross in quatrefoil reverse type being the second of five types. The most populous mint for moneyer activity at this time, the London mint operated up to 38 moneyers through the reigns of William I and William II.
The obverse Latin legend translates as "William King" and the reverse as "Bruninc of London.".
Ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection, Sotheby, 22nd April 1999, lot 646. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 2000, HS0031, illustrated on front cover.
William II (1087-1100), Silver Penny, cross in quatrefoil type (1089-92?), London Mint, Moneyer Bruninc. Facing crowned bust to edge of coin with sword resting on shoulder, legend commencing lower left with inner linear and outer beaded circles surrounding, +PILLELMI REI, rev. cross pattée in quatrefoil, pellet in each inner angle, legend commencing at top with inner linear and outer beaded circles surrounding, +BRVNIC ON LVND, the last two letters ligatured, weight 1.34g (BMC type II, 106; N.852; S.1259). Well struck and toned, one small peck mark in obverse field, a little excess metal on one part of rim, otherwise with a super portrait of William Rufus, almost extremely fine. Value $2,500 - UP
The three-year cycle in changing coin types continues through the reign of William Rufus, with the cross in quatrefoil reverse type being the second of five types. The most populous mint for moneyer activity at this time, the London mint operated up to 38 moneyers through the reigns of William I and William II.
The obverse Latin legend translates as "William King" and the reverse as "Bruninc of London.".
Ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection, Sotheby, 22nd April 1999, lot 646. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 2000, HS0031, illustrated on front cover.