ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (17mm, 1.02 g, 9h). Facing Bust/Small Cross type (BMC xiiia, Hild. Ac var.). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1062-1065. + EDPΛRD REX ΛN, crowned facing bust / + GODRIC ON LVND :, small cross pattée; opposed crescents in quarters. Freeman 489 (this coin cited); SCBI –; North 830 var. (annulet on rev.); SCBC 1183 var. (same). Old cabinet toning. Good VF. Extremely rare variety.
Ex William J. Conte Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 60, 22 May 2002), lot 2282; Baldwin’s 18 (12 October 1998), lot 1749; John D. Brand Collection; R.C. Locket Collection (Part I, Glendining’s, 6 June 1955), lot 852; P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton (Part II, Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge, 20 November 1916), lot 1168c.
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