ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (20mm, 1.03 g, 6h). Sole type (BMC i). Stamford mint; Hild, moneyer. Diademed and draped bust left / + HLD M–O STΛ(ИF)ORDN, small cross pattée. SCBI 27 (Lincolnshire), 86-90 var. (legends); North 763; SCBC 1142. Find patina, deposits,wavy and perforated flans, scratches. Good Fine.
From the Todd Hansen Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 91 (16 March 2011), lot 434 (hammer £1500).