William I the Conqueror (1066-1087) Penny ND (c. 1080-1083) AU55 NGC, Winchester mint, Leofwold as moneyer, Paxs Type, S-1257, N-848. +ǷILLELM REX, crowned, diademed, and draped bust facing, cross-tipped scepter in right hand held to left shoulder / +LIFǷOLD ON ǷIN, cross pattee with an annulet containing a letter of PAXS in each angle. Highly lustrous with minimal overall striking weakness for the type and an expertly rendered reverse that offers virtually no difficulty in reading the name of the mint and moneyer.

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