ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.28 g, 9h). Pyramids type (BMC xv var., Hild. I var.). Stafford mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 700. 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, 1.28 g, 9h). Pyramids type (BMC xv var., Hild. I var.). Stafford mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1065-1066. Helmeted bust right; scepter to right / + GODPINE ON STIE, voided cross with annulet in center; pyramid in quarters. Freeman 30; SCBI 42 (South-Eastern) 1662-8 (same dies); North 831; SCBC 1184. Slightly double struck on obverse. Usual tight flan. Richly toned. VF. |