A striking in lead from official dies for a penny of William II (1086-1100), type 5, Thetford, moneyer Godric (+PILLELM RI; +GODRC ON ÐTFR), 4.53 g, 0°. Published I. Stewart, 'A lead striking of William II's last coin-type', NC 1978, pp. 185-7. This piece belongs to a small group of late 11th/early 12th-century strikings in lead from official dies, which have the dimensions of silver pennies, but are considerably heavier. Miss M. M. Archibald has suggested they may have been customs tallies, but they may well be part of the minting process, or in some cases straight deceitful forgeries. This specimen is one of the finest that survive.
Mint:
Thetford
Ruler:
William II (1087-1100)
A striking in lead from official dies for a penny of William II (1086-1100), type 5, Thetford, moneyer Godric (+PILLELM RI; +GODRC ON ÐTFR), 4.53 g, 0°. Published I. Stewart, 'A lead striking of William II's last coin-type', NC 1978, pp. 185-7. This piece belongs to a small group of late 11th/early 12th-century strikings in lead from official dies, which have the dimensions of silver pennies, but are considerably heavier.
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Given (1998-11-23) by Rt. Hon. Lord, Stewartby, J.
Circa 1099 - Circa 1100
Object composed of lead Weight 4.53 g
Accession number: CM.614-1998
Primary reference Number: 277883
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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