ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.53 g, 12h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Spracling, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Near VF.Electronic Auction 537 British, Silver Sold For $ 170. 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 (19mm, 1.53 g, 12h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Spracling, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + SPRACELING ON LVND :, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. North 823; SCBC 1177. Lightly toned, rough obverse strike, wavy flan with internal crack. Near VF. |