| Location | England (United Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1080-1083 |
| Type | Tax token |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Edge | Produced using the same official does as the profile right type silver penny. The current theory is that these lead pennies were paid for passes or customs cheques allowing travelers passage through the City of London. |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | BMC Norman#464 , Sp#1256 |
| Obverse description | Crowned bust of King William I right, lys-tipped sceptre before. Legend around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Obverse lettering | + ǷILLELM REX (Translation: + King William) |
| Reverse description | Cross pattée, with annulet at centre and voided trefoils in angles. Legend around. |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Reverse lettering | + EDPI ON LUNDN (Translation: + Edwin of London) |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 5761900500 |
| Comments |