Obverse:

HENRICVS R. Facing crowned bust, sceptre in right hand, star to left.

Reverse:

SAGRIM [ON SE]FTE. Quatrefoil with star in centre and pellets on limbs, four lis around.

Weakly stuck in part, small official edge nick, very fine, toned and very rare. Much better in hand.

Ex T. Owen Coins

Ex M. Rasmussen FPL 8 - No. 39

Ex Spink 'Coinex' Auction, 6 Oct 2004 - Lot 411

Ex Pimprez Hoard

Published in:

M. Phillips, E. Freeman, & P. Woodhead (2011) 'The Pimprez Hoard', The Numismatic Chronicle. Page 318 and Plate 31 - No. 45 (This coin illustrated)

M. Allen, (2009) ‘Henry I type 14’, British Numismatic Journal, Volume 79, Page 142 and Plate 9 - No. 649 (This coin illustrated)

The Pimprez hoard was discovered in the village of Picardy, Northern France in 2002. It consisted of 569 silver coins, 446 of which were pennies from the reigns of Henry I and Stephen. It was likely deposited around 1140.