Penny - William II Cross in Quatrefoil type

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1089-1092
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny
CurrencyPenny (924-1158)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.19 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1259, North#852
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre to left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ ǷILLEL[M R]EI
(Translation: King William)
Reverse descriptionLegend around short cross potent, with pellet in each quarter, all within quatrefoil.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ ǷIILGIIR ON SIIÐ
(Translation: Wulfgar of Southwark)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1089-1092)  - -
Catalog ID8433989630
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