ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.33 g, 12h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xi, Hild. G). London mint; Ælfsige moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062.

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Lot: 796. Estimated: $ 400

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Sold For $ 400. 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, 1.33 g, 12h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xi, Hild. G). London mint; Ælfsige moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062. Crowned bust right, scepter before / + ÆLFSIGE ON LVND, voided cross, arms terminating in inward-facing crescents. Freeman 88 (this coin cited); SCBI 20 (Mack), 1253 (this coin); North 828; SCBC 1182. Toned, tiny edge chip. VF.

From the Maxwell Collection. Ex R. P. Mack Collection (not in Glendining’s sales).


Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 14:25:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.