Rare 12th century silver penny is expected to sell for more than €11061.38

garryson

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  • Rare coin was found by Graeme Rushton, 50, near site of 1141 Battle of Lincoln
  • Metal detectorist only became aware of the penny's significance a year later
  • Coin depicts Stephen, King of England from 1135 to 1154, and his wife Matilda
  • It is being sold by London-based auctioneers Dix Noonan Webb on September 16
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