Description
Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Penny, Pyramids type (1065-66), Stafford mint, struck on a small flan as is often the case with Stafford and Shrewsbury mint issues, moneyer Godwine, crowned bust right, trefoil tipped sceptre in front, legend surrounds EΛDÞΛRD RE. Rev, voided short cross, in each angle a pyramid style symbol terminating in a pellet tip, annulet in centre, legend reads +GODPINE ON STIE, 1.30g (S.1184; N.831; BMC XV; SCBI 20 {Mack}, 1328; SCBI 42, South Eastern Museums, 1667, same dies).
Some doubling struck with blocky dies, nevertheless a pleasing example, very fine. A highly collectible mint town in Stafford, with a strong provenance, rare.
Ex. Horace Herbert King (1890-1976), collection, with a supporting ticket in his hand.
