British Anglo-Saxon - Edward Confessor - Sovereign Penny > Lot No. 208

Description:
1056-1059 AD. Obv: enthroned king holding orb and sceptre with +AEDPARD X ANGLOR legend. Rev: short voided cross with eagles in angles with +ODGRIM ON EFRIPI legend for the moneyer Othgrim at the mint of York. Scarce.

Measurements:
1.38 grams.

Condition:
Very fine and better, darkly toned.

References:
S. 1181; N. ; EMC

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 240 - 360; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £270