Description
Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Penny, hammer cross type (1059-62), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Godric. Crowned and draped bust right with sceptre, legend commences +EADPAR RD RE. Rev, pellet in centre of voided cross with hammer pellet terminals, legend surrounding, +GODRIC ON LINCOL, 1.32g (B.M.C. type XI; N.828; S.1182).
Slightly blundered reverse legends, struck on a substantial and full flan. An exceptional portrait of the King, fully struck up with clear fields both sides. Good very fine, darkly toned.
Ex. Elmore Jones, ‘Anglo Saxon Silver Pennies’ Plate XVII, Lot 465, May 1971
