ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.67 g, 12h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Leofsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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, 1.67 g, 12h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). London mint; Leofsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + LEOFSIE ON LVNDENE, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. Freeman 565; SCBI 54 (Stockholm), 1175 (same dies); North 823; SCBC 1177. Richly toned. VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |