William I (1066-1087), Penny, Profile Right type [BMC VII], London, Godwi, godpi on liindii, 1.38g/12h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.77; BMC –, but listed on table of moneyers at p.ccxxii from this coin; N 847; S 1256). Slight crimp, otherwise extremely fine and toned, rare £1,200-£1,500

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

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Provenance: E.W. Rashleigh Collection, Sotheby Auction, 21 June-1 July 1909, lot 365; C.A. Watters Collection, Glendining Auction, 21-5 May 1917, lot 155; G.C. Drabble Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 4-6 July 1939, lot 594; H.H. Snellenburg Jr Collection; SNC October 1966 (5512) [recté William I]