Norman - Stephen - 'Southern Variant' Penny > Lot No. 210

Description:
C.1136-c.1145 AD. Irregular 'Southern Variant' Issue penny of Stephen. Southampton mint, moneyer Sanson. Obv: crowned bust right having collar of small annulets at neck with sceptre in front and STEFRNX legend. Rev: voided short cross moline with lis in angles, annulet at centre and [+SANS]ONIONAN[ ] legend. Very rare.

Measurements:
1.01 grams.

Condition:
About very fine or better for this poorly struck series, with clear bust and details; some minor surface scratches and struck a little off-centre.

References:
S. 1295, N. 905. The dies not apparently represented in EMC/SCBI.

Provenance:
Found Hampshire, 2008.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £400 - 500 (EUR 480 - 600; USD 630 - 790)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £540