Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Penny, 1.45g, Expanding cross type, Heavy issue, Wallingford, Brihtric, helmeted bust left, sceptre before, bar struck into die by bust and extending over sceptre, rev. +brihtric on pal, voided short cross with expanding arms extending from central pellet within two circles (Boon, p.24; Freeman 45; N.823; S.1177), once gold gilt for use as jewellery, some remains, general weakness on this, fine, an intriguing and numismatically interesting piece.
Estimate: £300.00 - £400.00