Late Anglo-Saxon. Edward The Confessor (1042-1066), Silver Penny. Sovereign/Eagles type (1056-9). Seated figure of the king, crowned and holding scepter and globus crucifiger, Rev. Short voided cross, eagle in each angle, mint and moneyer lettering blundered, weight 1.26g (BMC IX; S.1181). Lovely cabinet tone. Not in holder, with NGC Photo Certificate graded MS 63. Estimated Value $500
NGC Certification 4930811-028.
The William Oldknow Collection.