NORMAN. Stephen. 1135-1154. AR Penny (19mm, 0.83 g). Ornamental group, flag type. York mint. Struck circa 1145-1149. Crowned bust right, holding spear-tipped flag; star to right / Cross moline. Cf. Allen, York 21 (for type; unlisted dies); Mack 217; cf. SCBI 20 (Mack), 1631 (for type); North 919; SCBC 1313. Toned, hairline flan cracks, areas of weak strike. Good VF. A bold portrait coin.
From the Causeway Collection, purchased from Silbury Coins.