ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (18mm, 1.13 g, 4h). Trefoil Quadrilateral type (BMC iii, Hild. C). London mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1046-1048.CNG Feature Auction 120 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 (18mm, 1.13 g, 4h). Trefoil Quadrilateral type (BMC iii, Hild. C). London mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1046-1048. Diademed and draped bust left; scepter pommée to left / + GΘDPINE ΘN LVND, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and trefoils at angles, over voided short cross. Freeman 493; SCBI 54 (Stockholm), 804/803 (same obv./rev. dies); North 817; SCBC 1174. Old cabinet toning. Some obverse die wear. Near EF. |