ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. Cut AR Halfpenny (19mm, 0.54 g). Expanding Cross type, heavy issue (BMC v, Hild. E). Warwick mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 1050-1053. Diademed bust left; scepter to left / [+ LEOF]INC ON PA[RPIC :], voided short cross with expanding limbs; at center, circle around pellet-in-circle. North 823; SCBC 1177. Toned. Near VF. Rare mint.
Ex H.E. Soon Collection. Reportedly found near Louth, Lincolnshire.