ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (18mm, 1.31 g, 11h). Pyramids (BMC xva, Hild. I) type. Tamworth mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066.

CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 1002. Estimated: $ 1 000

British, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. 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, 1.31 g, 11h). Pyramids (BMC xva, Hild. I) type. Tamworth mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066. Crowned bust right; scepter to right / + BRVNING ON TΛM, voided cross with annulet in center; pyramid in quarters. Cf. Danson 68/67 (for obv./rev. types); cf. Freeman 19A (for rev.); SCBI –; North 831; SCBC 1184. Toned. Near VF/VF. Very rare.

Ex R.J. Eaglen (Balwin’s 18, 13 October 1998), 1538.

A crudely engraved obverse die paired with a reverse die used for the extremely rare Transitional Pyramids issue at Tamworth.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 117 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 May 2021. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 20 May 2021 at 2 PM ET.

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