Great Britain
Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) Penny ND (1056-1059) MS62 PCGS, Lincoln mint, Thorcetel as moneyer, Sovereign/Eagles type, S-1181, N-827. EDǷΛRDX ΛNGLOR, Edward, beardless and seated facing, head right, long scepter in right hand, globus cruciger in left / +ƉORCTEL ON LINCL, voided short cross with bird in each angle. A shockingly icy white rendition of this usually rather argent type, certainly attesting to the superior quality not only of the strike, but also of the metal itself, the flan just slightly concave but otherwise not wavy in the slightest. A lofty grade to be sure, and one that will undoubtedly garner fierce bidding from hammered penny connoisseurs.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1300 USD