Lot 721

Sale 69 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), silver penny, issued 1056-9, (1.31 grams), Sovereign type, obv. king enthroned, rev. cross with marlins, around VLFKETEL THAGINGA ON EO (York mint), (Br. 7, BMC IX, N.827, S.1181). Extremely fine and extremely rare.

Ex William J. Conte Collection. A most important piece with the full name of the Viking moneyer.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$950