Scarce Stephen 'Oxford/Swetig' Watford Type Penny
Silver, 1.13 grams, 20.57 mm. BMC Type I, 'Watford'; 1136-1145 AD. Obverse: profile bust right with legend [S]TIFN[ ]R. Reverse: short cross moline with fleurs at angles and legend +S[ ]TIG:ON:[ ]E: for the moneyer Sweti(n)g at the mint of Oxford. S. 1278; N. 873. Full flan example (small striking crack by sceptre) with excellent bust for this poorly struck issue. About very fine, the mint scarce.