NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g, 9h). Paxs type (BMC viii). Winchester mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1083-1086. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter; trefoil on right shoulder / + LIEFPOLD ON PI(NC), cross pattée; letters of P A X S in annulets within quarters. Harvey 2057b (dies B/a) = SCBI 21 (York), 1235 (same dies); North 848; SCBC 1257. Toned, minor metal flaws. VF.
Ex North Wales Coins FPL 15 (October 1972).