ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.33 g, 12h). Sovereign/Eagles type (BMC ixa, Hild. H var.). York mint; Thorr, moneyer. Struck circa 1056-1059. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 123 British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 100. 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, 1.33 g, 12h). Sovereign/Eagles type (BMC ixa, Hild. H var.). York mint; Thorr, moneyer. Struck circa 1056-1059. Edward seated facing on throne, holding scepter and globus cruciger / + ÐORR ON EOFERPICC, voided cross; martlets in quarters, with additional annulets in second and third. Freeman 388; SCBI 21 (Reading), 383-4 (same dies); North 827 var. (annulets on rev.); SCBC 1181 var. (same). A few light marks under rich golden toning. Good VF. |