ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g, 6h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC viia, Hild. F var.). York mint; Swartcol, moneyer. Struck circa 1053-1056.Electronic Auction 514 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 (20mm, 1.39 g, 6h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC viia, Hild. F var.). York mint; Swartcol, moneyer. Struck circa 1053-1056. Bust right, wearing pointed helmet and holding scepter pattée / + SPARTCOL ON EOFR, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet at center and triple crescents at each end; annulet in first quarter. SCBI 2 (Glasgow), 1082 (same obv. die); North 825; SCBC 1179. Iridescent toning, deposits, slightly crimped flan. Near VF. |