ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.38 g, 9h). Pyramids (BMC xva, Hild. I) type. Shrewsbury mint; Earnwig, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066.CNG Feature Auction 115 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. 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, 1.38 g, 9h). Pyramids (BMC xva, Hild. I) type. Shrewsbury mint; Earnwig, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066. Crowned bust right; scepter before / + EΛRPI ON SROBBE, voided cross with annulet in center; pyramid in quarters. Freeman 40; SCBI –; EMC –; North 831; SCBC 1184. Glossy tone with some light earthen deposits. Good VF. |