Lot 3693
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Late Anglo Saxon, Edward the Confessor, (1042-1066), penny, expanding cross type, heavy issue, issued 1050-1053, obv. EDPR RD REX, diademed bust of king to left with sceptre, rev. IOLA ON EOFERPIC (Iola of York) with short cross voided and expanding limbs, two circles at base, and extra circle in angle, (S.1177, N.823, Br.5, BMC v). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 78, lot 1928. Previously B.A. Seaby Ltd with ticket by Frank Purvey, purchased in 1975.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $5,400