ENGLISH HAMMERED COINS. Other properties. Edward the Confessor, Penny, Helmet type (1053-1056), Godwine of Chichester mint, draped bust right with pointed helmet and straight cross headed sceptre, legend commences at top, +EDPER•D RE•, rev short voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet in annulet at centre, all within linear circle, +GODPINE ON CICCST, 1.29g (N 825; S 1179). Attractively toned, one or two tiny old verdigris spots in places, otherwise bold extremely fine with clear details.
with collector's ticket
Estimate: £550-650