ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.39 g, 3h). Sovereign/Eagles type (BMC ix, Hild. H). Wallingford mint; Brander, moneyer. Struck circa 1056-1059. EΛDPΛ RX ΛGLO, Edward seated facing on throne, holding scepter and globus cruciger / + BRΛИD OИ PΛLI :, voided cross, with martlet in each quarter. W&W 229-37; Freeman 27; SCBI 2 (Glasgow), 1110; Hild. –; North 827; SCBC 1181. Toned. Good VF.
From the J. de Wilde Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 1806.