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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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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.

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