NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (19mm, 1.33 g, 12h). Two Stars type (BMC v). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1074-1077. Crowned facing bust; stars flanking / + GODRIC ON LIINDEI, cross botonnée with central annulet over quadrilateral with incurved sides. SCBI 11 (Reading), 522 (same dies); BMC 343 var. (legends); North 845; SCBC 1254. Iridescent toning, double struck, pinhole striking perforation. Good VF.
From the Causeway Collection, purchased from KB Coins, September 2016.