ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (14mm, 0.81 g, 3h). Small Flan type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Worcester mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1048-1050. Diademed and draped bust left / + GODPI(NE) O PI(HE), voided short cross with pellet at center. Freeman 84; SCBI 20 (Mack), 1174 (this coin); North 818; SCBC 1175. Wavy flan. Some light deposits. Toned. Good VF. Very rare.
Ex R. C. Mack (not in Glendining's sales), purchased from Seaby, 27 November 1961 (his ticket included).