Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor (1042-66) Penny c.1044-46, London mint, Eastmaer as moneyer, North-816, S-1173, MS62 NGC. Obv. + EDPER │ D REX (trefoil), radiate bust left. Rev. + ESTMER ON LUNDE, small cross pattée. This example is toned in a light lavender with small deposits in the legends. The devices are well struck-up and no planchet flaws are noted. After his family fled England upon the seizure of the throne by Sweyn Forkbeard, Edward spent about 25 years primarily in Normandy until the Godwin family was able to secure his throne upon the death of Harthacnut.
Estimate: 500-600 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor (1042-66) Penny c.1044-46, London mint, Eastmaer as moneyer, North-816, S-1173, MS62 NGC. Obv. + EDPER │ D REX (trefoil), radiate bust left. Rev. + ESTMER ON LUNDE, small cross pattée. This example is toned in a light lavender with small deposits in the legends. The devices are well struck-up and no planchet flaws are noted. After his family fled England upon the seizure of the throne by Sweyn Forkbeard, Edward spent about 25 years primarily in Normandy until the Godwin family was able to secure his throne upon the death of Harthacnut.
Estimate: 500-600 USD