ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.24 g, 10h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xia, Hild. G). Hastings mint; Dunning, moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062.Electronic Auction 506 British, Silver Sold For $ 450. 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 (19.5mm, 1.24 g, 10h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xia, Hild. G). Hastings mint; Dunning, moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062. Crowned bust right, scepter to right / + DVNING ON HÆST, voided cross, arms terminating in inward-facing crescents; pellet in first quarter. Freeman 38; SCBI 1 (Fitzwilliam), 918 (same dies); North 828; SCBC 1182. Iridescent tone, area of weak strike, surface crack on obverse. VF. |