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It doesn't get much rarer than this one!

Henry I
Circa 1119


Only 4 coins recorded at this mint. This is the ONLY 1 of this type at this mint.

This period was full of plated fakes, so they often turn up bent to test them or cut. Due to the broken coins & the fact some where rejected a decree was made that all coins were 'snicked' with a cut before they left the mint. Mine has this tiny snick.

What is amazing about this coin, other than the condition (its better in the hand) is the extra large flan which at a time of silver shortage would have made it very over-weight. See the picture of it next to the ones in the book & notice the size difference :o Anyone could have easily cut this one down to proper size & lived for 1 week of the cutting! So how this ended up lost in such amazing condition, I'll never know!

For those interested in value, I could pretty much name my price (not that I ever will), but about $1000.

I have said a few times this year that I wanted a good shortcross but this is a find of a lifetime!

UPDATED:
The mint was very thoroughly studied in an article published in 1999, where there were recorded four types for this moneyer in the reign of Henry I. No other types had been recorded since 1999, but this is now another type to add to the list.

Above is part of an email I just recieved, so as I thought, its pretty damn rare. WHOOHOOO.......

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Re: EXTREMELY RARE - HENRY I - NORMAN PENNY!

hi crusader,

awesome find. you are great hunter. go get more now. :thumbsup:

henry
 

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We surrender! Amazing stuff, as always.
 

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CONGRATS SUPER FIND. :thumbsup:
 

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Whatever you got Cru......You know me,CW.........Congrat's :thumbsup:
 

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WELL DONE MATE.
 

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Once again you amaze me crusader. :thumbsup:
 

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CRUSADER said:
This is the ONLY 1 of this type at this mint.

That means that I can beyond a shadow of a doubt say that this is a "unique" find for you, Mr. Dugfinds Sir. :wink: :thumbsup:


Incredible.


I'm having a drink myself in your honor tonight, my friend.



Best Wishes,



Buckles
 

Re: EXTREMELY RARE - HENRY I - NORMAN PENNY!

What an awesome find
 

Re: EXTREMELY RARE - HENRY I - NORMAN PENNY!

Awesome find!!! Congrats :thumbsup: As soon as I saw it on the banner, I said to myself, that's got to be Crusader with another sweet find that is gonna make me drool....and it was and it did!!! :wink: Nice job and congrats once again on another find that turns us all green with envy... :thumbsup:
 

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:thumbsup: A hearty congratulations to you, my friend!! :thumbsup: Wow what a magnificent find!

Cheers!! :coffee2:

Steve
 

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BIG WELDONE ON THE H1 :thumbsup: very rare as you say and nearly always very crude, I think you might have undervalued it :icon_study: yours is a very good example.Spink 1273-B.M.C.12 small profile/cross and annulets type....... F£475....VF£1250 :o :o :o

Is this your first Norman penny :-\ once again weldone :o :o :o :thumbsup:
 

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Silver Searcher said:
BIG WELDONE ON THE H1 :thumbsup: very rare as you say and nearly always very crude, I think you might have undervalued it :icon_study: yours is a very good example.Spink 1273-B.M.C.12 small profile/cross and annulets type....... F£475....VF£1250 :o :o :o

Is this your first Norman penny :-\ once again weldone :o :o :o :thumbsup:

Yes it my first Norman penny of any King. The fields in this area never normally produce anything older than King John. So its a real shock.
 

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UPDATE in original post.

This is what its all about for me ;D Increasing our collective knowledge & rewriting history! 8) 8) 8)
 

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WTG!! That's definitely a 'find of a lifetime'....HUGE Congrats!!! ;D

Thanks for sharing and HH,
~Hank 8)
 

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xlt nh said:
WTG!! That's definitely a 'find of a lifetime'....HUGE Congrats!!! ;D

Thanks for sharing and HH,
~Hank 8)

Thanks, I'm still buzzing, & ready to hit the field again in 10 minutes or so. Not expecting a lot after this, as it will be pay back time for awhile.
 

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i hope you sell it. :thumbsup: i know i would if was taht rare. you dont want someone stealing it from you. >:(

henry
 

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What a sweet addition to your collection. Just an awesome find :thumbsup: :coffee2: :coffee2:
 

Re: EXTREMELY RARE - HENRY I - NORMAN PENNY! - UPDATED

Congratulations, Crusader!!!.... I'd say that is a Susan Boyle Magic Moment... Rarity, Beauty, and Feels Good..... May you have many more.
 

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