Stephen (1135-1154), Local variants, Cut Halfpenny, Midland group, Cross and Fleurs variant [BMC III], Northampton, Paien, [———]norha, distinctive bust with three clear annulets on top of crown, 0.51g/4h (Allen, BNJ 2012, p.113; Williams 438, same dies [= CNG 81, 1392]; Mack 67; BMC –, but listed in table of moneyers on p.ccxxvii; N 896; S 1300). Fine, very rare £100-£150

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

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Provenance: A metal detector find, 1995; W.J. Conte Collection; bt W.J.C. November 1995