ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (17.5mm, 0.99 g, 6h). Expanding Cross type, light issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Nottingham mint; Snoter, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 2 500. 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 (17.5mm, 0.99 g, 6h). Expanding Cross type, light issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Nottingham mint; Snoter, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + SNOTER ON SNO:TI, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. Freeman –; SCBI –; EMC –; North 820; SCBC 1176. Creased and straightened with some associated light cracks. Near VF. Wonderful reverse reading. Very rare. |