ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.37 g, 12h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC vii, Hild. F). Lewes mint; Osweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1053-1056. Bust right, wearing pointed helmet and holding scepter pattée / + OSPOLD ON LEPEE·, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet at center and triple crescents at each end. North 825; SCBC 1179. Toned, flan crack. VF.
From the West Collection, purchased Gordon A. Singer.