British Coins and Tokens

Stephen (1135-1154), Penny, Cross Moline type [BMC I], Ipswich, Osbern, osb[er]n : on : gip, reads stiefne r, 1.36g/2h (Sadler III, p. 169, fig. 1065, this coin; N 873; S 1278). Weak in places, surface flaws on obverse, otherwise good fine and attractively toned, rare £700-£800

F. Elmore Jones Collection, Glendining Auction, 13 April 1983, lot 1093a; J. Boon Collection; J.C. Sadler Collection