The 1070 Penny - William I (William the Conqueror) Canopy TypeSilver penny of William the Conqueror, struck about 1070-1072 at the London Mint of moneyer Ealdgar. Diameter 19.5mm, weight 1.26g. SCBC 1252. This coin graded as VF.
The Obverse shows a crowned King William facing, with a canopy of two columns. This is known as the Canopy Type (BMC 3).
The Reverse shows a double quadrilateral with in-curved sides and annulet at centre and fleur on each limb. The legend is the moneyer, 'EALDGAR ON LVNDN'.Images credit: CNGCoins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1070. See Coins and Events of 1070
Monarch/Ruler: William I (1066-1087)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | William I Silver Penny - Profile - Canterbury - 1066-1087 £ 1,100.00 |
 | Scotland, William I 1165-1214, Short Cross & Stars, Sterling Penny, S.5029 £ 269.95 |
 | William I PAXS Penny Bristol Mint Brihtword S.1257 Norman Silver Coin £ 1,281.70 |
 | William I Penny, Two Sceptres type, Winchester, Anderboda £ 2,440.00 |
 | Reproduction William I Penny Coin Pack (Battle of Hastings) £ 5.90 |
 | William I Penny, Sword type, Wareham, Godwine, cross over shoulder £ 4,837.00 |
 | NORMAN KINGS, William I "The Conqueror" 1066-1087, Silver Penny S-1257, NGC AU55 £ 2,051.63 |
 | NORMAN KINGS, William I "The Conqueror" 1066-1087, Silver Penny S-1257, NGC AU53 £ 1,753.21 |
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