Rare King Stephen coin found by metal detectorist sells for €9339.02

[garryson]

An extremely rare 12th Century silver penny depicting King Stephen has sold for €9339.02 at auction.
The coin was found on the Lincolnshire/South Yorkshire border by metal detectorist Graeme Rushton in 2018.



Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-54181150

 

[WaterScoop]

I’m surprised he was able to sell it and not be forced to turn it over to her Majesty’s Museum curators.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great find !