ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.75 g, 2h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). York mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 900. 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, 1.75 g, 2h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). York mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + ÆLFPINEE ON EOFERI, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle; pellet in second quarter. Freeman 15; SCBI –; BMC 294 (same dies); North 823; SCBC 1177. Light scratch in field on obverse under tone. Good VF. |