ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (21mm, 1.28 g, 10h). Hammer Cross type (BMC xi, Hild. G). Winchester mint; Anderboda, moneyer. Struck circa 1059-1062. Crowned bust right, scepter before / + ANDERBODE OH PI(NC)E :, voided cross, arms terminating in inward-facing crescents. Harvey 1754 (dies A/a); Freeman 58; SCBI 20 (Mack), 1267 (same dies); North 828; SCBC 1182. Old cabinet toning. Good VF.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex H. Christensen 58 (5 December 1975), lot 109.
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