Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Hammer Cross type, Penny, Godric, godric on hvnte, 1.32g/3h (Eaglen 273, dies Aa [2] and BNJ 69, pl.12, 273, this coin; Freeman 28; N 828; S 1182). Very fine, toned, extremely rare of these dies (£300-350)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Pennies of the Huntingdon Mint.

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Provenance:
SCMB June 1955 (7591)
A.J. Arnot Collection, BDW Auction 11, 21 March 1995, lot 303
R.J. Eaglen Collection

This is Pointed Helmet type, Freeman 26, N 825, S 1179