BRITISH COINS, Edward the Confessor, Silver Penny, Helmet type (1053-1056), York mint, moneyer Swartcol, draped bust with helmet right holding sceptre, legend commences at top, +EDPER. D REX, rev short voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, annulet at centre, extra annulet in field, +SPARTCOL ON EOFI, 1.36g (BMC type VIIa; N 825; S 1179). Good very fine, toned.
ex Baldwin's Auction 23, 3 May 2000, lot 886
Estimate: £400-500