ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (16mm, 0.87 g, 11h). Radiate/Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Tamworth mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 1044-1046.Electronic Auction 487 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 (16mm, 0.87 g, 11h). Radiate/Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Tamworth mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 1044-1046. Helmeted and draped bust left / + BRVNINC O(NN) TΛM :, small cross pattée. Danson –; Freeman 12; SCBI –; North 816; SCBC 1173; Triton VI, lot 1430 (same rev. die). Porous, creased. Near VF. An extremely rare type for this mint, with a portrait seemingly attempted twice by the engraver. |