ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.52 g, 6h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Ælfgar, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 1014. Estimated: $ 500

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 750. 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, 1.52 g, 6h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Ælfgar, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + ÆLFGAR ON LVND, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. Freeman 55; North 823; SCBC 1177. Richly toned. VF.

From the St. George Collection, purchased from M. Rasmussen.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 20 September at 2 PM ET.

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