William I (1066-87), Penny, 1.30g, profile right type, Leicester, Friothekest, crowned bust right holding sceptre before, rev. +fre–hgest on lhr, cross pattÈe within inner circle from which a voided trefoil extends into each angle (N.847; S.1256), surface stress parallel to horizontal arm of reverse cross under magnification, rich, deep mahogany tone and an exceptional strike on this, extremely fine or better.