ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.72 g, 10h). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Lincoln mint; Osferth, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter before / + OSFERÐ ON LINCOLIE, voided short cross with expanding limbs and circle around pellet-in-circle in center. Mossop 21 (dies A/a); SCBI –; North 823; SCBC 1177. Toned, wavy flan. VF.
From the Richard Basler Collection.