Description
Edward the Confessor (1042-66) Penny, facing bust small cross type, issued 1062-65, York Mint, Moneyer Swartcol, facing crowned, Latin legend EADPARD REX, Rev, small cross pattee within inner circle, annulet in field, legend surrounding, +SW(A)RTCOL ON EOFR, wt. 1.13 (N.830; S.1183; SCBI – 21 Yorkshire Plate XX11 – 589). Toned a bold very fine, rare moneyer for type, normally seen on the Sovereign/Eagles issue as opposed to Facing Bust small cross pieces.