Lot 255
Great Britain. Kings of All England. AR Penny, ND (Northampton, struck 1056-1059). North-827; S-1181. 1.35 grams. Edward the Confessor, 1042-1066 AD. Sovereign & Eagles type. Moneyer, Aelfwine. King crowned and enthroned facing, head right, holding scepter and globus cruciger; EADPARD REX ANG·o around. Reverse: Central circle, short voided cross within, a bird (eagle) in each angle; +ÆLFPINE ON HAM around. Well struck (in high relief, with no doubling), on a choice, full-size flan, with raised rims. Handsome artistic toning, medium to deep gray, with a few silvery areas. A truly elegant, in fact stunning, example. Very Rare in this quality as most known pieces evidence dramatic double-striking. Virtually As Struck. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection (by private treaty to the Millennia Collection).
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