The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins

William I (1066-1087), Penny, Two Sceptres type [BMC IV], Huntingdon, Godric, godric on hvnten, 1.28g/9h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.74; Eaglen 299 (5), this coin; Carlyon-Britton, BNJ 1910, pl.xviii, 4, this coin; BMC 236, FEJ 1301 and Doubleday 703, same dies; N 844; S 1253). Cracked at 10 o’clock, otherwise very fine with a strong portrait, rare £500-£700

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

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Provenance: P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton Collection, Part I, Sotheby Auction, 17-21 November 1913, lot 698; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part IV, 26-7 April 1960, lot 3842; bt Spink March 1965