Late Anglo-Saxon. Edward The Confessor (1042-1066), Silver Penny. Hammer Cross type (1059-62). Bury St. Edmunds mint, moneyer, Morcere. Crowned and draped bust right with sceptre, bust extends to bottom of coin, legend commences at top with beaded border surrounding, +EADPAR RD RE, Rev. Pellet in centre of voided cross with hammer pellet terminals, legend and beaded border surrounding, +MORCRE ON EADMVN, weight 1.28g (BMC XI; S.1182). Not in holder, with NGC Photo Certificate graded MS 62. Estimated Value $400
NGC Certification 4930811-023.
The William Oldknow Collection.