Great Britain
William I, the Conqueror (1066-1087) Penny ND (c. 1083-1086) MS63 NGC, Winchester mint, Leofwold as moneyer, Paxs type, S-1257, N-848. 1.38gm. +ǷILLEM REX, crowned bust of William facing, scepter in left hand held to right shoulder / +LIOFǷOLD ON ǷIN, cross pattee with annulet containing one letter of PAXS in each angle. Projecting handsome central details, particularly on William's bust, a particularly pleasing feature given the doubled and weakly struck nature of the legends. Always sought-after in Mint State, and seldom found technically finer.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 800-1000 USD