Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Hammer Cross type, London, Godwine, godpine : on lvd·, crude bust with jewelled band to crown, obv. legend starts at 8 o’clock, 1.07g/12h (Robinson, BNJ 52, –; Freeman 498; N 828/2; S 1182). Good very fine and of the highest rarity; London a previously unrecorded mint for this extremely rare variety £1,000-£1,200