William II ‘Rufus’ Silver Penny 1087-1100AD Profile type Lifwold, Southwark

William II ‘Rufus’ Silver Penny 1087-1100AD Profile type Lifwold, Southwark

20mm, 1.34g, S1258

A decent example of the first type issued for this scarce monarch, killed in a hunting accident (or was it) in the New Forest. Large flan, central strike, bold portrait and good metal.

For more information about William II and the Norman period click here: Background History of the Normans – Silbury Coins : Silbury Coins