Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Penny, Expanding Cross type, Heavy issue, London, Spracling, 1.54g, 6h, + edþe|•rd rex, legend starts at 12 o'clock, diademed and draped bust left, sceptre before, rev. + spracelinc on lvn, expanding cross (Freeman 665; EMC 1986.0186, same dies; BMC V; N.823; S.1177), some oxidation in reverse field, otherwise attractive old cabinet tone, good very fine, scarce.
Provenance
Bonham-Glendining, 15 October 2008, lot 154
with dealer's ticket (Seaby ?), dated 1958
Possibly
SCMB, August 1959, no. 6004 - 32/5d
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Under Edward the Confessor, Spracling is only known for this type for London issues.
Estimate: £250 - £350