ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.48 g, 11h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC viia, Hild. F var.). York mint; Styrkollr, moneyer. Struck circa 1053-1056.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 000. 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 (20mm, 1.48 g, 11h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC viia, Hild. F var.). York mint; Styrkollr, moneyer. Struck circa 1053-1056. Bust right, wearing pointed helmet and holding scepter pattée / + STIRCOL ON EOFER, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet at center and triple crescents at each end; annulet in second quarter. Freeman 346; SCBI 29 (Merseyside), 784 (same dies); North 825; SCBC 1179. Toned. Good VF. |