Edward the Confessor Facing Bust small cross, York

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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…
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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.

Specification

Period 1042 - 1066
Date 1062-5
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Edward the Confessor

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

York

References (S.1183; N.830; SCBI - 21 Yorkshire Plate XX11 - 589 Entry
Weight 1.13 g

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