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William I (1066-1087), PAXS type, Penny, Winchcombe, Goldwine, goldpine on pinc, 1.33g/12h (BMC 1064; N 848; S 1257). Very slightly double-struck and legends flat at 3 o’clock, otherwise very fine, extremely rare (£700-900)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Herriot Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance:
P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton Collection, Sotheby Auction, 20-4 November 1916, lot 1275 (part)
F. Elmore Jones Collection, Glendining Auction, 13 April 1983, lot 1071

Additional Provenance: G.C. Drabble Collection, Glendining Auction, 13-14 December 1943, lot 40