Sovereign Rarities

Auction 16  –  19 November 2024

Sovereign Rarities, Auction 16

Ancient, British & World Coins and Commemorative Medals, Bernard Workman Coll...

Tu, 19.11.2024, from 2:00 PM CET
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† Stephen (1135-54), silver Penny, cross moline Watford type (c.1136-45), York mint, moneyer Authgrimr, crowned bust with sceptre right, omits inner circle, reads [STIEFN]E ---, rev. cross moline, lis in each angle, retrograde legend and beaded border surrounding, ЯIM OИ Ǝ[VER], 1.19g (BMC type I var; cf. SCBI 48 [Northern Museum], 1295-1298 ; N.873; S.1278). Toned, interesting in the omission of obverse inner circle and retrograde reverse legends, the usual dishing with some deposits. Slight rim chip otherwise good fine, rare.The legends translate as "Stephen King" on obverse and "Authgrimr of York" on the reverse.

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Price realized 320 GBP
Starting price 300 GBP
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