ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.61 g, 7h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Northampton mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. 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 (19mm, 1.61 g, 7h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Northampton mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / + ÆLFPINE ON HAMT :, voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. Freeman 5; SCBI 20 (Mack), 1197 (same dies); North 823; SCBC 1177. Rich cabinet toning with some iridescence. Near EF. A rare type for Northampton. |