Great Britain
Stephen (1135-1154) Penny c.1136-45 AU55 NGC, Unclear mint (Insert indicates Bury St Edmunds), Gilibert as moneyer, S-1278, North-873. + STI[EFNE] REX, bust right, crowned and diademed, holding scepter in right hand / + GI[LIBE]RT:ON:[?], cross moline with fleur in each quadrant. An iridescent patina adds appeal to this coin, although the flan is slightly bent with the usual crude strike for this issue. This lot includes an old collection envelope.
Estimate: 700-900 USD