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Rare 12th century silver penny found in field expected to sell for over £10,000 (www.dailymail.co.uk)

by What a Find August 6, 2020, 6:24 pm

The coin was discovered by a metal detectorist near the site of the 1141 Battle of Lincoln. It depicts Stephen, King of England from 1135 to 1154, and his wife Matilda.

12th century England Lincolnshire silver coins

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Rare 12th century silver penny found in field expected to sell for over £10,000 (www.dailymail.co.uk)

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