Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Expanding Cross type [Heavy issue], Bedford, Swota, spot on bedefor, 1.66g/6h (Freeman 55; Bagshawe 11480, this coin; BMC 21, same dies; N 823; S 1177). Good very fine with attractive old cabinet tone, very rare £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Dr John Tooze.

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Provenance: Duke of Argyll Collection; N.T. Bagshawe Collection, SNC December 1971 (11480); bt Seaby 1978