ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (18mm, 1.23 g, 6h). Pyramids type (BMC xv, Hild. I). Winchester mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. 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 (18mm, 1.23 g, 6h). Pyramids type (BMC xv, Hild. I). Winchester mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066. Crowned bust right; scepter before / + LEOFPOLD ON PINC, voided cross with annulet in center; pyramids in quarters. Harvey 1844-5 var. (dies B/– [unlisted rev. die]); Freeman 230; BMC 744 (same obv. die); North 831; SCBC 1184. Iridescent toning, worn reverse die. Good VF. An interesting variety with the large scepter breaking the obverse legend. |