Eadgar (957 – 975 AD) Circumscription Cross Type Penny; Igolferthes. 1.20g. (N. 748, S. 1134). REF: Y7GGIY. Obverse: Central cross-pattée, arrow in field above, inscription around +EADGAR REX ANG (NG ligate). Reverse: Central cross-pattée, horizontal S in field above, inscription around +IGOLFERĐ·ES MOT. Unusual field marks, scarce moneyer. Good tone and metal, large old chip. Evidence of die recutting… Read more »
Cnut (1016 – 1035 AD) Short Cross Type Penny; London, Aelfwi Swencel. 1.12g. (N. 790, S. 1159). REF: 1WKZHP. Obverse: Diademed bust left, trefoil type sceptre to left, inscription around +CNV TRECX. Reverse: Voided short cross with central circle limbs terminating at the inscription around +ÆLFPII SPENCEL ON LV: An excellent strike, the obverse exceptionally… Read more »
Edward the Confessor (1042 – 1066 AD) Pyramids Type Penny; Lincoln, Outti. 1.13g. (N. 831, S. 1184). REF: 3SGEE3. Obverse: Crowned bust right, sceptre with trefoil cross to right, inscription around EADPARD REX. Reverse: Voided short cross, pellet in centre, each quarter with pellet on pyramid, inscription around +OVTTI O LINCOLNE: Even dark tone, multiple… Read more »
Viking York (c. 890 – 910 AD) Cnut Penny; Danish Northumbria. 1.24g. (N. 501, S. 993). REF: 42X73L. Obverse: Central inverted patriarchal cross, four pellets around lower cross, CNVT at the end of each cross limb, R::EX:: between. Reverse: Central cross patée flanked by two pellets all within wire circle, inscription around +CVN::NT::T::E. A sharp strike, excellent metal and detail,… Read more »
Cnut (1016 – 1035 AD) Short Cross Type Penny; London, Godric. 1.15g. (N. 790, S. 1159). REF: 62U27G. Obverse: Diademed bust left, trefoil type sceptre to left, inscription around +CNVT RECX: Reverse: Voided short cross with central circle limbs terminating at the inscription around +GODRIC ON LVND:. A hoard coin, fresh silver, about as good as they come. Several reverse… Read more »
