ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.61 g, 1h). Expanding cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). York mint; Arngrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 1052-1053.Electronic Auction 475 British, Silver Sold For $ 225. 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, 1.61 g, 1h). Expanding cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). York mint; Arngrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 1052-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter before / + ERNGRIM ON EOFRP, voided short cross with expanding limbs and circle around pellet-in-circle in center; annulet in 2nd quarter. Freeman 55; SCBI 29 (Merseyside), 771 (same dies); North 823; SCBC 1177. Toned, porous, weak on obverse. Fine. |