Henry I – Penny (Baldwine of London, BMC XV)

WEH 11015

Henry I. 1100–1135. Penny. Quadrilateral on Cross Fleury type, BMC Type XV. Baldwine of London. Obverse: crowned bust facing, diademed, head three‑quarters left, sceptre in right hand. Reverse: quadrilateral with incurved sides and lis at each angle over cross fleury. Weight 1.40g. Spink #1276. North 871. From the Knaresborough Area Hoard (Deposited c. 1135).

Still in the same found and recorded condition, with its original curved flan, excellent metal quality and attractive natural tone. The obverse portrait is fully on the flan, though with the characteristically weak strike typical of the type. The reverse legend is clear and complete, reading: +BALDEPIN O--N, identifying Baldwine at London.

Condition: As struck, but weak in parts; perfect metal; attractive tone.
Provenance: Knaresborough Hoard (2008–2009), deposited c. 1135.
Accompanied with its original British Museum coin envelope and ticket, marked with: “270 degrees” (die‑axis notation), “GT 81” (BM internal reference), and “7” within a circle (BM sorting mark).

£2,850