ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.37 g, 7h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xia, Hild. G). Stafford mint; Coling, moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.37 g, 7h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xia, Hild. G). Stafford mint; Coling, moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062. Crowned bust right, scepter to right / + CVLLINC ON STAFFO, voided cross, arms terminating in inward-facing crescents. Freeman 18; SCBI 17 (Midlands), 456–7 (same rev. die); North 828; SCBC 1182. Richly toned. VF. Extremely rare. |