Anglo-Saxon, Edward the Confessor, Silver Pyramid Type Penny, 1065-1066

Description

Denomination: Silver penny

Period: Anglo-Saxon

Date: 1065-1066

Origin: Stafford mint. Godwine moneyer

Condition: VF. pierced but nicely toned

Obverse: Crowned bearded bust right. trefoil-tipped sceptre before. EDWARD REX (or similar)

Reverse: +GODPINE ON STIE. voided short cross with annulet in centre. inward-facing and pellet-surmounted pyramid in each quarter

Size and Weight: 18mm.1.22g

References: Sear 1189. Mack 1328 (same dies). North 831

Features and Provenance: Ex CNG

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades inbetween

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible